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Ford Transit Bus vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Renault Master Transporter?

Ford Transit Bus vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

Renault Master Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

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.

Renault Master Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,505 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Master Transporter

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 Renault Master Transporter offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 10 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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is only slightly lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries noticeably more – 1,859 kg compared to 1,162 kg. That’s a difference of about 697 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter 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 £36,000
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.7 - 22.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 445 - 448 km
Ford Transit Bus
Renault Master Transporter

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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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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Ford Transit Bus
Renault Master Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
36,000 - 55,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.7 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
445 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 - 203 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,461 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
1,078 - 1,859 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 176 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
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