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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Mitsubishi Colt?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • visibly more power
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mitsubishi Colt is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,634 £.

Colt

Engine and Performance:

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 visibly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 470 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 5.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers significantly more boot space – 391 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 391 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus holds a slight edge 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
Mitsubishi Colt

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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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Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mitsubishi
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