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Ford Transit Bus vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 81,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Land Rover Discovery?

Ford Transit Bus vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
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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.

Ford Transit Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 81,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries noticeably more – 1,162 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 359 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £81,000
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Ford Transit Bus
Land Rover Discovery

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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Ford Transit Bus
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
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