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VW Transporter Bus vs GWM HAVAL H6 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 243 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 27,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or GWM HAVAL H6?

VW Transporter Bus vs GWM HAVAL H6: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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GWM HAVAL H6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

GWM HAVAL H6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,058 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the GWM HAVAL H6 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

HAVAL H6

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 moderately more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 243 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the GWM HAVAL H6 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM HAVAL H6 delivers markedly more torque with 530 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 115 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, GWM HAVAL H6 is a bit lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 768 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior 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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4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Daniela Luna
4 Mar 2026, 21:48:06

I've almost had it a year and it's truly powerful on the road, very stable — the driver aids make me feel super safe. In the city it moves around very well and the fuel economy is notable. I use it both on highways and in town and it's genuinely useful.

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VW Transporter Bus
GWM HAVAL H6

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
27,400 - 29,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 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
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
560 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,886 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
375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
243 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
179 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
VW
Brand
GWM
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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