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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • marginally cheaper
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is marginally cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 932 £.

Santa Fe

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 250 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is decisively ahead 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 Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 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
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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