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Ford Transit Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or VW Transporter Transporter?

Ford Transit Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

VW Transporter Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Transporter Transporter is markedly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,985 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Transporter Transporter

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 VW Transporter Transporter offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers very slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 25 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 Transporter Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries marginally more – 1,259 kg compared to 1,162 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
Ford Transit Bus
VW Transporter Transporter

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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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VW Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Ford Transit Bus
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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