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VW Transporter Transporter vs Renault Master Bus comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 36,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Renault Master Bus?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Renault Master Bus: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Renault Master Bus

  • barely cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Master Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Master Bus is only slightly faster – reaching 165 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries marginally more – 1,259 kg compared to 1,254 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is clearly superior 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
36,600 - 43,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 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
227 - 280 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
105 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
939 - 1,254 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, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Renault
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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