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VW Transporter Bus vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Kia PV5?

VW Transporter Bus vs Kia PV5: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia PV5

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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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.

Kia PV5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,658 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia PV5 is slightly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 92 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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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 VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia PV5 is barely lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers considerably more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 567 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries noticeably more – 1,143 kg compared to 790 kg. That’s a difference of about 353 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,895 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
455 - 790 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
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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