Compare performance (286 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
VW Transporter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,784 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
Both models deliver identical power – 286 HP each.
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 Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is noticeably lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,678 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 822 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.
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.
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 Ineos Grenadier is a proper, no-nonsense Geländewagen that looks and behaves like it was designed by people who prefer utility over fashion, ready to tackle mud, gravel and the odd awkward parking spot with equal confidence. It swaps showroom polish for rugged honesty and practical thinking, appealing to buyers who want a modern Defender alternative that feels more workhorse than luxury toy.
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Price
62,300 - 129,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 14.4 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
276 - 325 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
Off-Roader
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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
2,678 - 2,753 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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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
1,930 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
747 - 822 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, 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
249 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 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
450 - 550 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
183 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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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
Ineos
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