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VW Transporter Bus vs Fiat Ducato comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 41,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Fiat Ducato?

VW Transporter Bus vs Fiat Ducato: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Fiat Ducato

  • only slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Ducato is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 321 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers moderately more torque with 415 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is very slightly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 877 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is far ahead overall 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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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 Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
198 - 217 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
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Fiat
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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