Renault Trafic I vs Volkswagen Transporter T3: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Renault · 1980–2001
Trafic I
- Power
- 48 kW65 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
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Volkswagen · 1979–1992
Transporter T3
- Power
- 51 kW69 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,395 kg
Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
In plain words
Volkswagen Transporter T3 has more power: 51 kW (69 PS) against 48 kW (65 PS) for Renault Trafic I. Volkswagen Transporter T3 is the older design (from 1979); Renault Trafic I arrived in 1980. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Renault Trafic I yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Renault Trafic I | Volkswagen Transporter T3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.1 · diesel · 48 kW (65 PS) | 1.6 JX · diesel · 51 kW (69 PS) |
| Production years | 1980–2001 | 1979–1992 |
| Body | Pickup, Van | Van, Minibus |
| Class | Van | Van |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 48 kW (65 PS) 64 hp | 51 kW (69 PS) 68 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 35–60 kW (48–82 PS) 47–80 hp | 37–75 kW (50–102 PS) 50–101 hp |
| Power per tonne | No data | 37 kW/t 45 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,100 cc 2.1 l | 1,588 cc 1.6 l |
| Engine code | No data | JX |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 4,569 mm 179.9 in |
| Height | No data | 1,928 mm 75.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Class, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).