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Ford Transit Bus vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (50500 £ vs 38200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Renault Trafic Bus?

Ford Transit Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Trafic Bus has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12261 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Trafic Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.40 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

Transit Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus has a somewhat edge – offering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Bus pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 390 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is a bit lighter – 2031 kg compared to 2338 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Bus a bit takes the win – 1162 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus sits 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.

Ford Transit Bus
Renault Trafic Bus

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Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 7.2 L

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 Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Ford Transit Bus
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
50500 - 52900 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2338 - 2385 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5531 - 5981 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
2059 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
2530 - 2533 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
1115 - 1162 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
161 - 180 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
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1996 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Bus have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.