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VW Transporter Transporter vs Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,747 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Grenadier Geländewagen

Engine and Performance:

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

Both models deliver identical power – 286 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 135 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is substantially lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,678 kg. The difference is around 806 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 822 kg. That’s a difference of about 437 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
VW Transporter Transporter
Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen

The Ineos Grenadier is a proper, no-nonsense Geländewagen that looks and behaves like it was designed by people who prefer utility over fashion, ready to tackle mud, gravel and the odd awkward parking spot with equal confidence. It swaps showroom polish for rugged honesty and practical thinking, appealing to buyers who want a modern Defender alternative that feels more workhorse than luxury toy.

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VW Transporter Transporter
Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
62,300 - 129,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
276 - 325 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,678 - 2,753 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
747 - 822 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
249 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
183 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Ineos
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