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Audi A4 Avant vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Ford Transit Bus?

Audi A4 Avant vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,258 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Transit Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is significantly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 743 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers considerably more boot space – 495 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 495 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 597 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Ford Transit Bus

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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Audi A4 Avant
Ford Transit Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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