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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Hongqi HS5?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

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Hongqi HS5

  • considerably cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom 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.

Hongqi HS5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,801 £.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 218 HP each.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus 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 £50,800
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
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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 HS5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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