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Ford Transit Bus vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Kia PV5?

Ford Transit Bus vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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Kia PV5

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • noticeably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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.

Kia PV5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,680 £.

PV5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia PV5 offers marginally more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers markedly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 140 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, Kia PV5 is noticeably lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers substantially more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,330 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries markedly more – 1,162 kg compared to 790 kg. That’s a difference of about 372 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia PV5 is decisively ahead 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 £32,800
PV5

Kia PV5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 121 - 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 295 - 416 km
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Ford Transit Bus

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Kia PV5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
9
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
455 - 790 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

The Ford Transit Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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