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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Lexus RC?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • significantly cheaper
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Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,532 £.

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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 Lexus RC offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 246 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 630 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 110 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 4.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Lexus RC

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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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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
9
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
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Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lexus
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