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VW Transporter Bus vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Genesis GV80?

VW Transporter Bus vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Genesis GV80

  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

VW Transporter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,904 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Genesis GV80 offers only slightly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis GV80 is somewhat faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers noticeably more torque with 588 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 173 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is barely lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers marginally more boot space – 763 L compared to 735 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 1,853 L more than the Genesis GV80.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries visibly more – 1,143 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 453 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, 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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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Genesis
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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