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Renault Trafic Panel Van vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer
Trafic Panel Van and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Trafic Panel Van starts ZAR 344,000 cheaperTrafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999
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Specification
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power
Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Trafic Panel Van160 mm
Trafic Passenger199 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Renault Trafic Panel Van
2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen Pack
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Trafic Panel Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Trafic Passenger
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Trafic Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Trafic Passenger
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van range
Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Panel Van
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Panel Van
Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1646 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Panel Van
MPV
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Length
5480 mm
5480 mm
Width
2283 mm
1956 mm
Height
1967 mm
1973 mm
Wheelbase
3498 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
8900 l
1890 l
Kerb Weight
1646 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3070 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
1279 kg
910 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.59 m
6.9 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1019 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
1060 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
930 mm
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Load Bed Length
Not Available
-
Load Bed Width
Not Available
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual
Power Windows
Standard
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Available
-
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
M9R
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail diesel injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.1:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
85 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
88 mm
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
193 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.9 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
230.9 Nm/tonne
175.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Gearbox
Manual
9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
Not Available
9
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Torque Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
9
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
24.7 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Airbags
Front airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Imitation Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Driver
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Removable Rear Benches
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual Height and Reach
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Techno+ Imitation Leather
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch Easy Link Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Trafic Passenger
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
This Trafic Panel Van and Trafic Passenger comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Trafic Panel Van 62 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Efficiency index: Trafic Panel Van 55 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Safety-equipment index: Trafic Panel Van 90 vs Trafic Passenger 90.
Practicality index: Trafic Panel Van 72 vs Trafic Passenger 88.
Ownership-cover index: Trafic Panel Van not separately scored vs Trafic Passenger not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Trafic Passenger leads by 3 points
Trafic Panel Van and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Trafic Passenger
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
88/100
Trafic Panel Van
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Trafic Passenger
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 70 pts for Trafic Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Passenger leads. However, Trafic Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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