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Ford Tourneo Custom vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (286 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 38200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Custom or Renault Trafic Bus?

Ford Tourneo Custom

Renault Trafic Bus

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Trafic Bus has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £, while the Ford Tourneo Custom costs 45700 £. That’s a price difference of around 7508 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Tourneo Custom manages with 4.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

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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 Tourneo Custom has a decisively edge – offering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus performs somewhat better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Ford Tourneo Custom tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Tourneo Custom pulls barely noticeable stronger with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.

In curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is evident lighter – 2031 kg compared to 2453 kg. The difference is around 422 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus performs clearly better – up to 4000 L, which is about 2646 L more than the Ford Tourneo Custom.

When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Bus slightly takes the win – 982 kg compared to 847 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Tourneo Custom shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £45,700
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Ford Tourneo Custom

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 8.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 25.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 49 - 307 km
Ford Tourneo Custom
Renault Trafic Bus

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Ford Tourneo Custom

The Ford Tourneo Custom is a practical and polished people‑carrier that turns hauling crew and weekend kit into something surprisingly pleasant, with a composed ride and a cabin built for real life rather than showroom gloss. With clever storage, flexible seating and tech that keeps everyone happy on the road, it’s the sensible choice for families or businesses that want function without sacrificing a bit of style — the van that learnt how to be nice to live with.

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Ford Tourneo Custom
Renault Trafic Bus
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Costs and Consumption

Price
45700 - 67800 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 25.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
49 - 307 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 226 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2453 - 2707 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
672 - 819 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
1045 - 1354 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
620 - 847 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
360 - 415 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Ford Tourneo Custom have?

The Ford Tourneo Custom is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.