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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (233 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Hyundai Tucson?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Hyundai Tucson is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,974 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Transit Custom Bus with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more range – reaching up to 70 km, about 17 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

Tucson

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson offers somewhat more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 233 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 251 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.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 620 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson 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 £20,900
Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 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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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 63,000 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
52 - 53 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 233 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Bus?

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

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