Volkswagen Transporter T6 vs Renault Trafic III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volkswagen · 2015–2024
Transporter T6
- Power
- 150 kW204 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,083 kg

Renault · 2014–present
Trafic III
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 70–125 kW95–170 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
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In plain words
Renault Trafic III is the older design (from 2014); Volkswagen Transporter T6 arrived in 2015. Renault Trafic III is still in production; Volkswagen Transporter T6 is not. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Renault Trafic III yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Transporter T6 | Renault Trafic III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION · diesel · 150 kW (204 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 2015–2024 | 2014–present |
| Body | Van | Van, Minibus |
| Class | Van | Van |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 150 kW (204 PS) 201 hp Better | 70–125 kW (95–170 PS) 94–168 hp |
| Power, all versions | 66–150 kW (90–204 PS) 89–201 hp | 70–125 kW (95–170 PS) 94–168 hp |
| Power per tonne | 72 kW/t 88 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | No data |
| Engine | 2,000 cc 2.0 l | No data |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch | No data |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,904 mm 193.1 in | No data |
| Width | 1,904 mm 75.0 in | No data |
| Height | 1,990 mm 78.3 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm 118.1 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,083 kg 4,592 lb | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 8.3 l/100 km 28.3 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 218 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,050/year estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★☆☆ (2015) |
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.