VW Transporter Transporter alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the VW Transporter Transporter, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the VW Transporter Transporter and are good next research steps.

from £32,800

Kia PV5

Price 32,800 - 38,900 £
Body Type Cargo Van, Bus
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 121 - 163 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 295 - 416 km
Seats 2 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 - 16.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 250 Nm
Model PV5
Modell Cargo L2H1 (51,5 kWh), Passenger (51,5 kWh), Cargo L2H1 (71,2 kWh), Passenger (71,2 kWh)
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Essential, Plus, Elite
Power kW 89 - 120 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity 1,330 L
Width 1,895 mm
Brand Kia
Payload 455 - 790 kg
Variant Cargo, Passenger

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Kia PV5 as a suitable alternative to VW Transporter Transporter

This comparison pits the VW Transporter—commonly just called the Transporter—against the Kia PV5 to help you decide which van suits your needs. I’ll cover practicality, driving dynamics, running costs and key features so you can pick the better fit for work or family use.

The Kia EV5 is an exciting new entrant in the landscape of electric SUVs, promising a blend of style and innovation that captures attention. It boasts a sleek and modern design that aligns with Kia's evolving aesthetic identity, blending practicality with eye-catching details. With its foray into the electric vehicle segment, the EV5 is set to offer a highly competitive option for those looking to embrace sustainable mobility without compromising on comfort or tech features.

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considerably more power
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
somewhat cheaper
moderately more efficient
noticeably more electric range
very slightly lighter

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from £41,200

Fiat Ducato

Price 41,200 - 43,900 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Seats 3
Model Year 2025
Torque 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Ducato
Modell Ducato Maxi Kastenwagen 35 L3H2 140 Multijet3, Ducato Maxi Kastenwagen 40 L3H2 140 Multijet3
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level teilverglast, teilverglast Automatik
Power kW 103 kW
co2 198 - 217 g/km
Engine capacity 2,184 cm3
Curb weight 2,165 - 2,230 kg
Width 2,050 mm
Brand Fiat
Payload 1,315 - 2,020 kg
Variant Kastenwagen

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Fiat Ducato as a suitable alternative to VW Transporter Transporter

In the bustling world of commercial vans, the Fiat Ducato and VW Transporter have emerged as top contenders, each with its distinct advantages. The Fiat Ducato impresses with its spacious interior and competitive cost-effectiveness, making it a favorite for businesses in need of high payload capacity. On the other hand, the VW Transporter shines with its robust build quality and superior driving dynamics, appealing to those who prioritize comfort and reliability on the road.

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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only slightly cheaper
significantly more power
very slightly more efficient
somewhat lighter

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from £35,500

Peugeot Boxer

Price 35,500 - 57,800 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel, Electric
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 120 - 279 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range 424 km
Seats 3 - 7
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Boxer
Modell Boxer Kastenwagen L2H1 330 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H1 333 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H1 333 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H1 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 330 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 333 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 333 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 teilverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 teilverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 333 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 333 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 335 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 teilverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 440 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 teilverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 vollverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 teilverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 vollverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 435 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 440 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 vollverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 vollverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 435 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 440 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L2H1 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L2H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L3H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L3H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L4H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L4H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level Automatik
Power kW 88 - 205 kW
co2 0 - 233 g/km
Engine capacity 2,184 cm3
Curb weight 2,075 - 2,940 kg
Width 2,050 mm
Brand Peugeot
Payload 560 - 2,080 kg
Variant Kastenwagen

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Quick data check: Peugeot Boxer

barely more power
barely more efficient
slightly more efficient
moderately lighter
only slightly cheaper
visibly more electric range

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from £47,100

VW Crafter

Price 47,100 - 68,800 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 177 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Seats 2
Model Year 2,017 - 2,023
Max Speed 90 - 165 km/h
Torque 360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model Crafter
Modell Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Hochdach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Normaldach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Hochdach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Normaldach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Hochdach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Normaldach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level (Heckantrieb), Automatik, Automatik (Heckantrieb), 4MOTION Automatik, (Heckantrieb/Super-Single), (Heckantrieb/Zwillingsbereifung), Automatik (Heckantrieb/Super-Single), Automatik (Heckantrieb/Zwillingsbereifung)
Power kW 103 - 130 kW
co2 220 - 342 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 cm3
Curb weight 2,072 - 2,810 kg
Fuel tank capacity 75 L
Length 5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width 2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height 2,355 - 2,830 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload 1,037 - 2,994 kg

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Quick data check: VW Crafter

noticeably cheaper
clearly more power
moderately more efficient
somewhat lighter

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from £42,900

VW ID. Buzz Bus

Price 42,900 - 64,200 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 170 - 340 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range 329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity 59 - 86 kWh
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.1 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 145 - 160 km/h
Torque 310 - 679 Nm
Doors 5
Model ID. Buzz
Modell ID. Buzz kurz Pure, ID. Buzz kurz Pro, ID. Buzz lang Pro, ID. Buzz kurz GTX, ID. Buzz lang GTX
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Freestyle, GOAL, 4MOTION
Power kW 125 - 250 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity 1,121 - 1,340 L
Length 4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width 1,985 mm
Height 1,924 - 1,927 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 2,205 L
Payload 462 - 600 kg

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Quick data check: VW ID. Buzz Bus

a bit cheaper
noticeably lighter
a bit more power
slightly more efficient
noticeably more electric range
noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £43,600

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Price 43,600 - 51,400 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 170 - 340 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity 59 - 79 kWh
Seats 3
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 145 - 160 km/h
Torque 310 - 679 Nm
Doors 4
Model ID. Buzz
Modell ID. Buzz Cargo Pro, ID. Buzz Cargo Pure
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level 4MOTION
Power kW 125 - 250 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,264 - 2,510 kg
Length 4,712 mm
Width 1,985 mm
Height 1,932 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 3,900 L
Payload 640 - 753 kg

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Quick data check: VW ID. Buzz Cargo

slightly cheaper
clearly lighter
slightly more power
slightly more efficient
visibly more electric range

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the VW Transporter Transporter head-to-head against similar models.

VW Transporter Transporter

Kia PV5

Fiat Ducato

VW Transporter Transporter

Peugeot Boxer

VW Transporter Transporter

VW Crafter

VW Transporter Transporter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

VW Transporter Transporter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

VW Transporter Transporter

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