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Ford Transit Bus vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or VW Arteon?

Ford Transit Bus vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Arteon is slightly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,219 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers marginally more torque with 420 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is significantly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 731 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers considerably more boot space – 590 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 590 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 593 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon stands 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.

from £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
4,866 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

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

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