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Renault Trafic II vs Volkswagen Transporter T5: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Renault Trafic II

Renault · 2001–2015

Trafic II

Power
60 kW82 PS

Photo: Rudolf Stricker / Wikimedia Commons, Attribution
Volkswagen Transporter T5

Volkswagen · 2003–2015

Transporter T5

No versions in our catalog yet

Power
62–173 kW84–235 PS

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

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In plain words

Renault Trafic II is the older design (from 2001); Volkswagen Transporter T5 arrived in 2003. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Transporter T5 is the pick for family.

Full specifications

Renault Trafic IIVolkswagen Transporter T5
General
Version diesel · 60 kW (82 PS) No data
Production years 2001–2015 2003–2015
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. 60 kW (82 PS) 80 hp 62–173 kW (84–235 PS) 83–232 hp Better
Power, all versions 59–110 kW (80–150 PS) 79–148 hp 62–173 kW (84–235 PS) 83–232 hp
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★☆☆☆ (2012) ★★★★☆ (2013) Better

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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