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Fiat Pandina vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (65 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Pandina or Ford Transit Bus?

Fiat Pandina vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Fiat Pandina

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Pandina

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.

Fiat Pandina is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,366 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Pandina uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Transit 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 Ford Transit Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers considerably more torque with 390 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Pandina is clearly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 1,283 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Pandina offers significantly more boot space – 225 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 777 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Pandina holds a decisive overall lead 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 £14,100
Pandina

Fiat Pandina

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.1 L/100km
Fiat Pandina
Ford Transit Bus

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Fiat Pandina

The Fiat Pandina, commonly referred to as a spirited urban companion, boasts a charm that's both nostalgic and contemporary. Its compact design embraces city streets with an agile grace, making it an excellent choice for bustling environments. With a reputation for reliability and an economical approach, the Pandina continues to win hearts as a beloved everyday vehicle.

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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Fiat Pandina
Ford Transit Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
113 - 116 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 385 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Ford
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