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Ford Transit Bus vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Volvo S90?

Ford Transit Bus vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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Volvo S90

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly 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:

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

Ford Transit Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,728 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 8.6 L/100km.

S90

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 Volvo S90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 319 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, Volvo S90 is clearly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers considerably more boot space – 453 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 453 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 644 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
Ford Transit Bus
Volvo S90

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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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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Ford Transit Bus
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Volvo
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