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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 31,300 £ ) 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

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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 31,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,519 £.

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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 noticeably 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 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.

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 Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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4.8 (6 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
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
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
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
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 Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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