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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (233 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 54,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Kia EV9?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Kia EV9: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • noticeably cheaper

Kia EV9

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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space

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.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,291 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV9 is moderately more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 510 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

EV9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 233 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers a bit more torque with 740 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 110 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 7.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV9 offers considerably more boot space – 333 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 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.

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EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Kia EV9

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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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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,900 - 63,000 £
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
52 - 53 km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,015 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Payload
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 233 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
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