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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Hongqi E-HS9?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • visibly cheaper
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom 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.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is visibly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,771 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hongqi E-HS9 is a bit more efficient: consuming 19.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

E-HS9

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers only slightly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Transit Custom 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 Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 0 L of storage.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 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 £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 515 km
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hongqi
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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