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VW Transporter Transporter vs Maxus Euniq 5 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Maxus Euniq 5?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Maxus Euniq 5: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient

Maxus Euniq 5

  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly lighter

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,884 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Transporter is very slightly more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Maxus Euniq 5. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Maxus Euniq 5 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 360 km, about 29 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Euniq 5

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 clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Maxus Euniq 5 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 310 Nm. That’s about 105 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.

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Euniq 5 is only slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 62 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 541 kg. That’s a difference of about 718 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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
Maxus Euniq 5

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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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Maxus Euniq 5

The Maxus Euniq 5 is a no-nonsense electric people carrier that pairs a cavernous interior with an unexpectedly polished cabin, so family duty feels a little less like a chore. It won’t set your pulse racing, but for buyers after fuss-free electric propulsion, flexible seating and clever everyday practicality, it’s a genuinely sensible and likeable choice.

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VW Transporter Transporter
Maxus Euniq 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
46,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
360 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
MPV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,825 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,800 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
541 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
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Maxus
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