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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Kia K4 - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (233 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Kia K4?
Transit Custom Bus
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Kia K4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16166 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.80 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.
Transit Custom Bus
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 Ford Transit Custom Bus has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 233 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls evident stronger with 415 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.
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Transit Custom Bus
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers significantly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.
In terms of boot space, the Kia K4 offers convincingly more room – 438 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 438 L.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Ford Transit Custom Bus shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £41,900
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Kia K4
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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 K4
Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.
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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Kia K4
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41900 - 55600 £
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Price
25700 - 32800 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
52 - 324 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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co2
132 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
9
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
-
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Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
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Length
5050 - 5450 mm
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Length
-
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Width
2032 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1958 - 1959 mm
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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
435 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 233 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
81 - 171 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Kia
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What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Custom Bus have?
The Ford Transit Custom Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.