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VW Transporter Bus vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Lynk & Co 01?

VW Transporter Bus vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • barely more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Lynk & Co 01 is a bit cheaper – starting at 36,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,626 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Lynk & Co 01 with 0.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 249 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 VW Transporter Bus offers barely more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers noticeably more torque with 535 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 120 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, Lynk & Co 01 is only slightly lighter – 1,935 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 297 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 728 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
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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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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 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
75 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,860 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
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
VW
Brand
Lynk & Co
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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