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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Peugeot Expert Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (233 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 32100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Peugeot Expert Transporter?

Ford Transit Custom Bus

Peugeot Expert Transporter

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.

Peugeot Expert Transporter has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32100 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9741 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Transporter with 6.20 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Custom Bus: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Transporter with 23.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Expert Transporter performs minimal better – achieving up to 352 km, about 28 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

Transit Custom Bus

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 Ford Transit Custom Bus has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 233 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot Expert Transporter performs slightly better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls slight stronger with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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 decisively more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Custom Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £41,900
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 233 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 8.5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 52 - 324 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Peugeot Expert Transporter

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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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Peugeot Expert Transporter

The Peugeot Expert is a practical, no-nonsense work van that combines a car‑like driving feel with a tough, flexible load area — perfect for tradespeople who want comfort on the road and durability on the job. It won’t turn heads for glamour, but its sensible packaging, clever storage and dependable nature make it a smart, low-drama choice for buyers who need a proper transporter.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Peugeot Expert Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
41900 - 55600 £
Price
32100 - 51300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh
Electric Range
52 - 324 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1722 - 2260 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
4980 - 5330 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6600 L
Payload
-
Payload
840 - 1226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 233 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3

General

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

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