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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • moderately more power
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • significantly 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.

Vauxhall Vivaro is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,595 £.

Vivaro

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 moderately more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 230 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 6.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 Vivaro

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 Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
164 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
300 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

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