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VW Transporter Bus vs Maxus Deliver 9 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 38,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Maxus Deliver 9?

VW Transporter Bus vs Maxus Deliver 9: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

Maxus Deliver 9

  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more electric range

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 9 is barely cheaper – starting at 38,700 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,729 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 9 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is slightly more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Maxus Deliver 9. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Maxus Deliver 9 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 358 km, about 34 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Deliver 9

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 VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Maxus Deliver 9 takes 16 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers barely more torque with 415 Nm compared to 375 Nm. That’s about 40 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 7.

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.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries barely 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 9

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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 9

The Maxus Deliver 9 is a no-nonsense cargo hauler that pairs clever practicality with a surprisingly car-like driving feel, making it a smart choice for urban fleets and weekend DIY warriors. It may not stop traffic for looks, but its roomy, sensible interior and dependable demeanour mean you get work done without the drama.

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VW Transporter Bus
Maxus Deliver 9

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
38,700 - 60,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 - 30.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
287 - 358 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 231 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 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,062 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
730 - 1,140 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
148 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 - 19 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
330 - 375 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
108 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Maxus
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