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Ford Transit Bus vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or VW Golf Variant?

Ford Transit Bus vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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VW Golf Variant

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably 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 Golf Variant is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,653 £.

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

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers barely more torque with 390 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 30 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is considerably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 972 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers considerably more boot space – 611 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 611 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 615 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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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
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, 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
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
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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