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Citroen Spacetourer vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 50,800 £ ) 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

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • a bit more power
  • only slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,714 £.

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.

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 a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 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 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.

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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 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 219 - 351 km
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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

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 44,900 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 914 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the Citroen Spacetourer?

The Citroen Spacetourer is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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