Compare performance (218 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Mazda 6 Estate?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda 6 Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,796 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 372 Nm more.
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.
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 Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.
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Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
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Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
9
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Length
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Length
4,805 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,840 mm
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Height
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Height
1,480 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
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Payload
-
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 218 HP
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Power HP
145 - 194 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 160 kW
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mazda
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