Compare performance (233 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 24800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Mitsubishi Grandis?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mitsubishi Grandis has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17023 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Mitsubishi Grandis with 4.30 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 233 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Mitsubishi Grandis performs somewhat better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
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.
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 decisively more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.
In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers significantly more room – 576 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 576 L.
The Ford Transit Custom Bus is clearly superior 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 Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41900 - 55600 £
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Price
24800 - 35000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 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
98 - 138 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
9
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
-
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Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
5050 - 5450 mm
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Length
4413 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Height
1958 - 1959 mm
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Height
1575 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
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Payload
-
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Payload
455 - 459 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 MHEV, Full Hybrid
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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, Automatic Gearbox
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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
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Torque
245 - 265 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
104 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1333 - 1789 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, C
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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The Ford Transit Custom Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.