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VW Transporter Bus vs Peugeot Traveller comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 34,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Peugeot Traveller?

VW Transporter Bus vs Peugeot Traveller: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Traveller

  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly 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 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.

Peugeot Traveller is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,653 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Traveller with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 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 Peugeot Traveller takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers barely more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 8 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Traveller is very slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries noticeably more – 1,143 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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 Traveller

The Peugeot Traveller is a roomy, refined people‑carrier that dresses up everyday practicality with an unexpectedly classy interior. Perfect for family getaways or executive shuttles, it pairs flexible seating and clever storage with a calm, composed ride — useful, sensible, and quietly likeable.

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VW Transporter Bus
Peugeot Traveller

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
34,800 - 42,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 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
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
183 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
8
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,920 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
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

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