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Ford Transit Bus vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Hyundai Kona?

Ford Transit Bus vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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Hyundai Kona

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • significantly 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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Kona is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,929 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Kona

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Kona offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers visibly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 125 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, Hyundai Kona is substantially lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 968 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers significantly more boot space – 466 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 466 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 672 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is far ahead overall 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 £23,600
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 380 - 510 km
Ford Transit Bus
Hyundai Kona

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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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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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Ford Transit Bus
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 - 163 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
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Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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