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VW Transporter Bus vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Land Rover Discovery?

VW Transporter Bus vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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.

VW Transporter Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,893 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers slightly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 285 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is somewhat lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 393 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers markedly more boot space – 986 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 223 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 340 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, 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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,073 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
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

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