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VW Transporter Bus vs Vauxhall Movano comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 41,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Vauxhall Movano?

VW Transporter Bus vs Vauxhall Movano: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Vauxhall Movano

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Movano is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,000 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 525 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 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 Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers clearly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 100 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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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 marginally more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers very slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is barely lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 877 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.

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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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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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 233 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
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,050 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
590 - 2,020 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, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 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
Vauxhall
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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