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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

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

Q8 e-tron

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.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,261 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q8 e-tron is slightly more efficient: consuming 19.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

Transit Custom Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 343 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 595 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Ford Transit Custom Bus

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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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 Q8 e-tron
Ford Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,915 mm
Length
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Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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