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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Vauxhall Movano comparison

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?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Vauxhall Movano: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more efficient
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Vauxhall Movano

  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more electric range
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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.

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.

Movano

Engine and Performance:

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.

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 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.

from £35,400
Movano

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Vauxhall Movano

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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 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
41,900 - 63,000 £
Price
35,400 - 58,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
52 - 53 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
97.8 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
2,075 - 2,940 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,413 - 6,363 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,850 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Payload
-
Payload
560 - 2,020 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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
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