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VW Transporter Bus vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

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

VW Transporter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Transporter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,493 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 266 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Range Rover Velar

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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers markedly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 235 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, VW Transporter Bus is only slightly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers noticeably more boot space – 763 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 556 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead 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

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 Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 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
58 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
103 - 228 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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,933 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
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
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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