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VW Transporter Bus vs Peugeot Partner comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Peugeot Partner?

VW Transporter Bus vs Peugeot Partner: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Partner

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot Partner is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,100 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,366 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Partner with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot Partner is visibly more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Partner offers marginally more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 30 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot Partner takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 115 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, Peugeot Partner is substantially lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 627 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 781 kg. That’s a difference of about 362 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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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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Peugeot Partner

The Peugeot Partner is a no-nonsense workhorse that doubles as a surprisingly comfy family mover, combining clever storage solutions with an easy-to-live-in cabin. It won’t win any beauty contests, but for small businesses and active families it’s practical, economical and utterly reliable when the day gets busy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
26,100 - 33,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,848 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
645 - 781 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

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