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VW Transporter Transporter vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Aiways U6?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Aiways U6: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
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Aiways U6

  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is a bit cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Aiways U6 costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Aiways U6 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Aiways U6 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 74 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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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 Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aiways U6 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aiways U6 is marginally faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 100 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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aiways U6 is marginally lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 854 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is far ahead overall 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, 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 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Aiways
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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