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VW Transporter Transporter vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (286 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 72900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Lucid Air?

VW Transporter Transporter

Lucid Air

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £. That’s a price difference of around 35342 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 21.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.90 kWh.

As for range, the Lucid Air performs convincingly better – achieving up to 882 km, about 551 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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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 Lucid Air has a significantly edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 965 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.40 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs decisively better – reaching 330 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls decisively stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 1525 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is slightly lighter – 1872 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 198 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Transporter significantly takes the win – 1259 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 671 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lucid Air proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lucid Air is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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VW Transporter Transporter
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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37500 - 60800 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 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
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1872 - 2462 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1966 - 1985 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1259 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Lucid

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What drivetrain options does the VW Transporter Transporter have?

The VW Transporter Transporter is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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