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Ford Ranger vs VW Transporter Bus comparison
Compare performance (281 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW Transporter Bus?
Ford Ranger vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences
Ranger
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.
VW Transporter Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,961 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 282 km more than the Ford Ranger.
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 VW Transporter Bus offers marginally more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 282 Nm more.
Ranger
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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is visibly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries somewhat more – 1,143 kg compared to 989 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Transporter Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,500
VW Transporter Bus
Ford Ranger
VW Transporter Bus
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Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.
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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 Ranger
VW Transporter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Pickup
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Width
1,918 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
240 - 281 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
VW
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