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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Vauxhall Movano - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (233 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 35400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Vauxhall Movano?

Ford Transit Custom Bus

Vauxhall Movano

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.

Vauxhall Movano has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6477 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.50 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Custom Bus: with 22.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 26.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.90 kWh.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano performs significantly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 371 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

Transit Custom Bus

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 Vauxhall Movano has a a bit edge – offering 279 HP compared to 233 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls evident stronger with 630 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

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 distinct more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano 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.

Ford Transit Custom Bus
Vauxhall Movano

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Vauxhall Movano

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.20 kWh
  • Electric Range : 424 km

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 Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Vauxhall Movano

Costs and Consumption

Price
41900 - 63000 £
Price
35400 - 58900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
26.20 kWh
Electric Range
52 - 53 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
97.80 kWh
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
2075 - 2940 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
5413 - 6363 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
2050 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
2254 - 2850 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Payload
-
Payload
560 - 2020 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 233 HP
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 170 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Custom Bus have?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.