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Audi A8 vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Audi A8 vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • clearly more power
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,575 £.

Transit Custom Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

A8

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 Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is far ahead overall 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 £50,800
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Audi A8
Ford Transit Custom Bus

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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Audi A8
Ford Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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