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VW Transporter Bus vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Mitsubishi Outlander?

VW Transporter Bus vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Mitsubishi Outlander

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  • very slightly more power
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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.

VW Transporter Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,370 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 239 km more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Outlander

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 Mitsubishi Outlander offers very slightly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is barely lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 548 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
Mitsubishi Outlander

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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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Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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VW Transporter Bus
Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
42,800 - 53,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 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
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,070 - 2,120 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,862 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
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
VW
Brand
Mitsubishi
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