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Ford Transit Bus vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Nissan Ariya?

Ford Transit Bus vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • barely cheaper
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Nissan Ariya

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  • considerably more power
  • only slightly lighter
  • 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 barely cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,348 £.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers considerably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 210 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, Nissan Ariya is only slightly lighter – 2,277 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers considerably more boot space – 415 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 415 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries clearly more – 1,162 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 799 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
Ford Transit Bus
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Ford Transit Bus
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
363 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
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
320 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
Nissan
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