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Citroen Spacetourer vs Ford Transit Custom Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 233 HP), boot space and price (34800 £ vs 41900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Citroen Spacetourer

Ford Transit Custom Bus

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.

Citroen Spacetourer has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34800 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 7046 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 6.80 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Custom Bus: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 23.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for range, the Citroen Spacetourer performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 351 km, about 27 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

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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 Ford Transit Custom Bus has a distinct edge – offering 233 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen Spacetourer performs slightly better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In terms of boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers convincingly more room – 2011 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 2011 L.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen Spacetourer proves to be edges out slightly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen Spacetourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,800
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Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.80 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.7 - 24.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 217 - 351 km
Citroen Spacetourer
Ford Transit Custom Bus

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Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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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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Citroen Spacetourer
Ford Transit Custom Bus
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Costs and Consumption

Price
34800 - 52100 £
Price
41900 - 55600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.80 L
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.3 kWh
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
52 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
1624 - 2011 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
2032 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Max trunk capacity
2700 - 3300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 233 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Ford
Is the Citroen Spacetourer offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Spacetourer is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.