Volkswagen Transporter vs GAZ-Sobol: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 2025–present
Transporter T7
- Power
- 81 kW110 PS
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 2,120 kg
GAZ · 1998–present
GAZ-Sobol
- Power
- 88 kW120 PS
- Top speed
- 60 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
In plain words
GAZ-Sobol has more power: 88 kW (120 PS) against 81 kW (110 PS) for Volkswagen Transporter. Volkswagen Transporter is the older design (from 1950); GAZ-Sobol arrived in 1998. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the GAZ-Sobol yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
| Transporter T7 | GAZ-Sobol | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1,984 mm78.1 in † | 2,200 mm86.6 in +216 mm +8.5 in +10.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long and too wide | No data |
Difference vs Transporter T7 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Transporter | GAZ-Sobol | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Transporter T7 · 2.0 TDI · diesel · 81 kW (110 PS) | 88 kW (120 PS) |
| Production years | 2025–present | 1998–present |
| Body | Van | Van, Minibus |
| Class | Van | Van |
| Country | Germany | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 81 kW (110 PS) 109 hp | 88 kW (120 PS) 118 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 18–173 kW (24–235 PS) 24–232 hp | 63–103 kW (86–140 PS) 84–138 hp |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 60 km/h 37 mph |
| Power per tonne | 38 kW/t 46 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | No data |
| Engine | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l | 4 cyl |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm 198.8 in | No data |
| Width | 2,032 mm 80.0 in | No data |
| Height | 1,984 mm 78.1 in † | 2,200 mm 86.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm 122.0 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,120 kg 4,674 lb | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 7.3 l/100 km 32.2 mpg US Better | 10.3 l/100 km 22.8 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 192 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,810/year estimated | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel. † from another version of this generation.