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Ford Transit Bus vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Vauxhall Combo?

Ford Transit Bus vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • somewhat more power
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Vauxhall Combo

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • significantly 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.

Vauxhall Combo is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo uses 5.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Combo

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 Ford Transit Bus offers somewhat more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers markedly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 90 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is significantly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 833 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,050 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries considerably more – 1,162 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 467 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo 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 £22,900
Combo

Vauxhall Combo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
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Ford Transit Bus
Vauxhall Combo

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
141 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
544 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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