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Ford Transit Bus vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Subaru Outback?

Ford Transit Bus vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially 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:

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

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Outback uses 8.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Outback

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 Subaru Outback offers somewhat more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 390 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 138 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is substantially lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers considerably more boot space – 561 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 561 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries considerably more – 1,162 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 605 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback 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.

from £40,000
Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
193 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
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

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

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