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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Nissan Ariya?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • barely cheaper
  • barely more efficient
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Nissan Ariya

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,052 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Custom Bus is barely more efficient: consuming 22.3 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers significantly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers marginally more torque with 630 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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 more seats – 9 vs 5.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers substantially more boot space – 415 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 415 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
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