Compare performance (233 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 35,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Vauxhall Movano?
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.
Vauxhall Movano is somewhat cheaper – starting at 35,400 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,477 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Custom Bus uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Custom Bus is slightly more efficient: consuming 22.3 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers substantially more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 371 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.
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 Vauxhall Movano offers a bit more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 233 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers visibly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.
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.
The Vauxhall Movano is decisively ahead 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 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,900 - 63,000 £
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Price
35,400 - 58,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
52 - 53 km
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Electric Range
424 km
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Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
97.8 kWh
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
9
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Seats
3 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
-
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,940 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
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Length
5,413 - 6,363 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
2,050 mm
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Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
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Height
2,254 - 2,850 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
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Payload
-
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Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
120 - 279 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
90 - 170 km/h
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Torque
310 - 630 Nm
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Torque
320 - 450 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
88 - 205 kW
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Vauxhall
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