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VW Transporter Bus vs BYD ETP3 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or BYD ETP3?

VW Transporter Bus vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
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BYD ETP3

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD ETP3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,858 £.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 91 km more than the BYD ETP3.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is clearly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers moderately more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 505 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries visibly more – 1,143 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 363 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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VW Transporter Bus

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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The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
233 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
780 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
100 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
180 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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