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VW Transporter Bus vs Skoda Epiq comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Skoda Epiq?

VW Transporter Bus vs Skoda Epiq: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Skoda Epiq

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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.

Skoda Epiq is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,278 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Epiq is significantly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Epiq offers visibly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 116 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 markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Epiq is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 125 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, Skoda Epiq is clearly lighter – 1,625 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 373 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 475 L. That’s a difference of about 288 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 688 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus has only a minor advantage 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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Skoda Epiq

The Skoda Epiq is a sensible, well-packaged compact SUV that delivers a roomy cabin, practical storage and an easygoing driving character suited to everyday life. It prioritizes comfort and value with smart, user-friendly features rather than flashy performance.

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Skoda Epiq

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
22,200 - 30,500 £
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
13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 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
1,625 - 1,642 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
475 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,798 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
438 - 455 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
267 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Skoda
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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