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VW Transporter Bus vs Maxus Deliver 7 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 353 HP), boot space and price (41500 £ vs 30600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Maxus Deliver 7?

VW Transporter Bus vs Maxus Deliver 7: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • convincingly more efficient
  • clearly perceptible more efficient
  • slightly lighter

Maxus Deliver 7

  • clearly perceptible cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • barely noticeable quicker from 0–100 km/h

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.

Maxus Deliver 7 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10889 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Bus manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 7 with 8 L. The difference is about 7.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW Transporter Bus: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 7 with 26.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.50 kWh.

As for electric range, the Maxus Deliver 7 performs slightly better – achieving up to 370 km, about 46 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Deliver 7

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 Maxus Deliver 7 has a somewhat edge – offering 353 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maxus Deliver 7 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.20 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.40 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Transporter Bus performs distinct better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Maxus Deliver 7 tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Maxus Deliver 7 pulls a bit stronger with 515 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers decisively more seating capacity – 8 vs 3.

In curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is slightly lighter – 1998 kg compared to 2360 kg. The difference is around 362 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Maxus Deliver 7 performs convincingly better – up to 6700 L, which is about 2695 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Bus hardly perceptible takes the win – 1143 kg compared to 1140 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 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.

VW Transporter Bus
Maxus Deliver 7

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from about £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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km

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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Maxus Deliver 7

The Maxus Deliver 7 shows up like the sensible workhorse every small fleet owner secretly wants, marrying a cavernous load area with a surprisingly composed drive that turns city streets into a stress-free route. It won't win any beauty contests, but with practical ergonomics, low running costs and a no-nonsense attitude, it makes delivery days feel less like a slog and more like efficient business.

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VW Transporter Bus
Maxus Deliver 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
41500 - 85100 £
Price
30600 - 53000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
26.9 - 28.2 kWh
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
310 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1998 - 2620 kg
Curb weight
2360 - 2595 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4973 - 5450 mm
Length
5364 mm
Width
1941 - 2032 mm
Width
2030 mm
Height
1907 - 1997 mm
Height
1990 mm
Max trunk capacity
3672 - 4005 L
Max trunk capacity
6700 L
Payload
330 - 1143 kg
Payload
905 - 1140 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
148 - 353 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
120 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
330 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
108 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Maxus
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.