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VW Transporter Transporter vs Isuzu D-Max comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 35,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Isuzu D-Max?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Isuzu D-Max: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Isuzu D-Max

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Isuzu D-Max is only slightly cheaper – starting at 35,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,610 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Isuzu D-Max with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers only slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries a bit more – 1,259 kg compared to 1,115 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 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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Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max wears its workhorse credentials with quiet confidence, delivering rugged practicality and a cabin that keeps things simple and sensible. If you want a dependable truck that gets on with the job without fuss—and even manages a bit of comfort on the road—the D-Max is a smart, no-nonsense pick.

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Reviews Isuzu D-Max

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Luis Estrada
28 May 2026, 03:20:26

Excellent truck, the Isuzu D-Max 3.0... less blah, blah, blah and more economy, better engine and robustness, and more comfort when driving

The whole "Toyotized" marketing thing is another story; it's a good vehicle, but it's given more fame than it deserves — very bouncy, unstable, I almost rolled one of them

I've had a Hilux 3.0, then a Mazda BT-50 2.2, but now an Isuzu D-Max 3.0... marketing won't fool me — body quality has dropped, electrical systems have many problems, and Toyotas have become more disposable in my view and according to five workshops I consulted... nothing like the Toyotas from 2015

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Luis Estrada
26 Dec 2025, 04:05:50

Robustness, reliability, durability, cornering stability

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
35,900 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 9.1 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
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
225 - 237 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,130 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
970 - 1,115 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,164 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Isuzu
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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