Compare performance (233 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 38700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Maxus Deliver 9?
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.
Maxus Deliver 9 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3122 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 9 with 8.80 L. The difference is about 4.90 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Custom Bus: with 22.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 9 with 26.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.90 kWh.
As for electric range, the Maxus Deliver 9 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 358 km, about 305 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.
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 Ford Transit Custom Bus has a a bit edge – offering 233 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls decisively stronger with 630 Nm compared to 375 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm difference.
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 evident more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.
The Ford Transit Custom Bus is far ahead overall 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.
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.
detailsThe Maxus Deliver 9 is a no-nonsense cargo hauler that pairs clever practicality with a surprisingly car-like driving feel, making it a smart choice for urban fleets and weekend DIY warriors. It may not stop traffic for looks, but its roomy, sensible interior and dependable demeanour mean you get work done without the drama.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41900 - 63000 £
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Price
38700 - 60200 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.80 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 - 30.8 kWh
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Electric Range
52 - 53 km
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Electric Range
287 - 358 km
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Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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co2
0 - 231 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
Cargo Van
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Seats
9
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Seats
3 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
-
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Curb weight
2360 - 2770 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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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
2062 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
730 - 1140 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
148 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 - 19 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
310 - 630 Nm
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Torque
330 - 375 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 171 kW
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Power kW
108 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2022 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Maxus
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The Ford Transit Custom Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.