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VW Transporter Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or VW Transporter Transporter?

VW Transporter Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially more efficient
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • only 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:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is a bit cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Transporter is barely more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter offers barely more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 7 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Transporter

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 286 HP each.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is markedly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 415 Nm.

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 Transporter is only slightly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries very slightly more – 1,259 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

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