Compare performance (286 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Aston Martin DBX?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Transporter Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 127,379 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 13.4 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is somewhat lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 322 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 491 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 433 kg.
The VW Transporter Bus holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.
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With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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co2
323 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4 - 8
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Curb weight
2,320 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Trunk capacity
491 L
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Width
1,998 mm
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Payload
710 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
707 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Torque
900 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
520 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Aston Martin
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