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VW Transporter Bus vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 78,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

VW Transporter Bus vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 78,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,122 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 206 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Range Rover Sport

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 Range Rover Sport offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 349 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 385 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, VW Transporter Bus is moderately lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers somewhat more boot space – 763 L compared to 647 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 830 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 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, 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
VW Transporter Bus
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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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 Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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VW Transporter Bus
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
78,600 - 175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
61 - 266 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
2,390 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,043 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
640 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
249 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
570 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
183 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

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