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Ford Transit Connect vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Peugeot Expert Bus?

Ford Transit Connect vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

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.

Ford Transit Connect is only slightly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Bus costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,564 £.

Expert Bus

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 Peugeot Expert Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Expert Bus is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Expert Bus delivers a bit more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 423 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries moderately more – 942 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Expert Bus 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 £33,400
Expert Bus

Peugeot Expert Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 7 L/100km
Ford Transit Connect
Peugeot Expert Bus

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Peugeot Expert Bus

The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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Ford Transit Connect
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
921 - 942 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Peugeot
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