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Ford Transit Bus vs Honda Civic comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 32,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Honda Civic?

Ford Transit Bus vs Honda Civic: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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Honda Civic

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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

Transit Bus

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.

Honda Civic is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,015 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Civic

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 Honda Civic offers somewhat more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers a bit more torque with 390 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

Transit Bus

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, Honda Civic is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 821 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 765 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic 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 £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Ford Transit Bus
Honda Civic

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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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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Ford Transit Bus
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Honda
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