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Citroen Spacetourer vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 233 HP), boot space and price (34,800 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Citroen Spacetourer vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

Citroen Spacetourer

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient

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

Spacetourer

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 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,046 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Custom Bus uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Custom Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 22.3 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen Spacetourer. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Spacetourer offers substantially more range – reaching up to 351 km, about 298 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

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 Ford Transit Custom Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 233 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Spacetourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers considerably more boot space – 2,011 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 2,011 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Spacetourer comes out clearly 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 £34,800
Spacetourer

Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.7 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • 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

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,800 - 52,100 £
Price
41,900 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
52 - 53 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 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
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,700 - 3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Ford
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