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Ford Transit Bus vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Ford Transit Bus vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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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.

VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,679 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

Caddy Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 390 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 70 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is considerably lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 896 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries noticeably more – 1,162 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 403 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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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