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VW Transporter Bus vs Maxus Deliver 7 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 353 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 30,600 £ ) 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

  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Maxus Deliver 7

  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • barely 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:

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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,889 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is markedly more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.9 kWh/100km for the Maxus Deliver 7. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

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

Deliver 7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maxus Deliver 7 offers somewhat more power – delivering 353 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maxus Deliver 7 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is clearly faster – 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: the Maxus Deliver 7 delivers slightly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is somewhat lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 362 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Maxus Deliver 7 offers substantially more capacity – up to 6,700 L, about 2,695 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries only slightly more – 1,143 kg compared to 1,140 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior 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
Maxus Deliver 7

Costs and Consumption

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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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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
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
30,600 - 53,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.9 - 28.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
310 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,595 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,364 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,030 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
1,990 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
6,700 L
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
905 - 1,140 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
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

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