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VW Transporter Bus vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or SERES 5?

VW Transporter Bus vs SERES 5: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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SERES 5

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,227 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SERES 5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 106 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 SERES 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers considerably more torque with 940 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 525 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is somewhat lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 362 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more boot space – 763 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 396 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 768 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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SERES 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 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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The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,930 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
375 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
SERES
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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