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VW Transporter Bus vs Maxus Mifa 9 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 59,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Maxus Mifa 9?

VW Transporter Bus vs Maxus Mifa 9: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

Maxus Mifa 9

  • barely more efficient
  • markedly more electric range

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Transporter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Maxus Mifa 9 costs 59,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,656 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Maxus Mifa 9 is barely more efficient: consuming 21.3 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Maxus Mifa 9 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 116 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Mifa 9

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 VW Transporter Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Maxus Mifa 9 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Maxus Mifa 9 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers a bit more torque with 415 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 65 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is a bit lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,385 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

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

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 1,988 L more than the Maxus Mifa 9.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 528 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
59,100 - 71,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
430 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,385 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,270 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
1,840 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
2,017 L
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
485 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
180 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Maxus
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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