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Ford Transit Bus vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Ford Transit Bus vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers noticeably more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 900 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 597 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries considerably more – 1,162 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 660 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly superior overall 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 £30,000
Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
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Karl erik nilsson
18 Apr 2026, 22:29:44

Handsome and great value — no unnecessary luxury. Comfortable on the road and in the seats. A lot of car for the money; a vehicle you can trust.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

The Ford Transit Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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