Ford Tourneo Custom vs Renault Trafic Bus – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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: the 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.

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: the Ford Tourneo Custom pulls barely noticeable stronger with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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, the 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.

All in all, the Ford Tourneo Custom shows itself to be won narrowly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.