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Ford Transit Bus vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Maserati Quattroporte?

Ford Transit Bus vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • considerably more power
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Bus uses 9.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte offers considerably more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 280 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers markedly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 190 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Quattroporte is moderately lighter – 2,055 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers clearly more boot space – 530 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 530 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 Maserati Quattroporte is slightly 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.

£147,486
Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.1 L/100km
Ford Transit Bus
Maserati Quattroporte

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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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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Ford Transit Bus
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
5,262 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Maserati
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