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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Nissan Interstar?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • markedly more power
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Nissan Interstar

  • substantially cheaper
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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 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.

Nissan Interstar is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,841 £.

Interstar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
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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 Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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