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Ford Transit Bus vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Kia Sorento?

Ford Transit Bus vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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Kia Sorento

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sorento is very slightly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,195 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

Sorento

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 Kia Sorento offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers moderately more torque with 440 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is clearly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 483 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers considerably more boot space – 705 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 705 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 477 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento 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 £47,300
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Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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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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Kia Sorento

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Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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