LDV Deliver 7 vs Renault Trafic

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The LDV Deliver 7 carries an ANCAP safety grading, which is not a star rating. The Renault Trafic carries an ANCAP safety grading, which is not a star rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The LDV Deliver 7 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Renault Trafic gets a 8-inch display and 3.5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV Deliver 7 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Trafic. The Renault Trafic counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The LDV Deliver 7 lines up producing 123.5kW and 390Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.

The Renault Trafic responds with a 2.0L Diesel making 125kW and 380Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving the front wheels.

The Renault Trafic has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 123.5kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The LDV Deliver 7 measures 4,998mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 82mm shorter than the Renault Trafic at 5,080mm (3,098mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Trafic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 6300L in the LDV Deliver 7 and 5650L in the Renault Trafic, giving the LDV Deliver 7 a 650L advantage. The Renault Trafic seats 3 vs 2.

For towing, the Renault Trafic leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the LDV Deliver 7's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 12.1 m against 12.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the LDV Deliver 7 costs about $2,195 a year (7.7 L/100km) and fuel for the Renault Trafic about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $428 a year less for the Renault Trafic.

Warranty: 7 years / 200k km (LDV Deliver 7) and 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Trafic).

Where each one leads

The LDV Deliver 7: the lower starting price ($46,305 against $52,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (6300L against 5650L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Renault Trafic: more power (125kW against 123.5kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $2,195).

The Verdict

LDV Deliver 7 scores higher, 67 vs 66

The LDV Deliver 7 scores 67 to the Renault Trafic's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Renault Trafic ahead by 14 points), safety (LDV Deliver 7 ahead by 11 points), practicality (Renault Trafic ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Renault Trafic costs about $428 less (6.2 L/100km against 7.7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 6300L in the LDV Deliver 7, 5650L in the Renault Trafic. Warranty: 7 years on the LDV Deliver 7, 5 on the Renault Trafic.

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