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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Jeep Compass comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Jeep Compass?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Jeep Compass: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

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Jeep Compass

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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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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.

Jeep Compass is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,596 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Jeep Compass is markedly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

Compass

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 Jeep Compass offers barely more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 285 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.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers considerably more boot space – 550 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 550 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 95 - 500 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Jeep Compass

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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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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Jeep Compass

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
550 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Jeep
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