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Ford Transit Bus vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Lotus Eletre?

Ford Transit Bus vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,205 £.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 768 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 595 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more boot space – 688 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 688 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 677 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Ford Transit Bus
Lotus Eletre

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Ford Transit Bus
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 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
4
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
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