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Ford Transit Bus vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Suzuki Jimny?

Ford Transit Bus vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • noticeably more power
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Suzuki Jimny

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Jimny is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Jimny uses 7.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Ford Transit Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers substantially more torque with 390 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 1,173 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 892 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Bus is far ahead 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 £50,500
Transit Bus

Ford Transit Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Ford Transit Bus
Suzuki Jimny

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Ford Transit Bus
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Suzuki
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