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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Vauxhall Combo?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • significantly more power
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Vauxhall Combo

  • 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Combo is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,919 £.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers significantly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 330 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 7.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Vauxhall Combo

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Vauxhall Combo

The Opel Combo is a hardworking and surprisingly polished small van that blends van-like practicality with car-like comfort, making it a sensible choice for families and tradespeople who need versatility without fuss. It may not grab attention on the style front, but clever packaging and a levelheaded approach mean you spend more time getting things done and less time worrying about compromise.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Vauxhall Combo

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 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
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
141 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
544 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
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