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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hongqi EH7 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Hongqi EH7?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hongqi EH7: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

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Hongqi EH7

  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hongqi EH7 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,086 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hongqi EH7 is visibly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hongqi EH7 offers markedly more power – delivering 343 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers visibly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 180 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 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi EH7 holds a narrow 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.

£49,710
EH7

Hongqi EH7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 655 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
49,700 £
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
16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
655 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
-

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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
253 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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