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Ford Capri vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Capri or VW Transporter Bus?

Ford Capri vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Ford Capri

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  • a bit cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Bus

  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Capri

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.

Ford Capri is a bit cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,136 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Capri is significantly more efficient: consuming 13.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Capri offers significantly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 303 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter 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 Capri offers somewhat more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Capri is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Capri delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm more.

Capri

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is marginally lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,001 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 572 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 556 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Capri 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 £36,300
Capri

Ford Capri

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 439 - 627 km
Ford Capri
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Capri

The Ford Capri turned the family car into something cheekily sporty, with a long, rakish profile that still promises fun at a glance. Today it lives on as a lovable classic — easy to tinker with, enjoyable to drive and guaranteed to raise smiles at any meet.

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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Ford Capri
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 51,800 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
439 - 627 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,001 - 2,206 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
572 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
539 - 587 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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