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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Hyundai i30?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • clearly more power
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Hyundai i30

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  • substantially 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:

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.

Hyundai i30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,239 £.

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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 Ford Transit Custom Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 380 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 Ford Transit Custom Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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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Hyundai i30

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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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