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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (233 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 22900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Peugeot Rifter?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • convincingly more power
  • clearly perceptible more efficient

Peugeot Rifter

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly perceptible more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot Rifter has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22900 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19011 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.40 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot Rifter: with 18.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Ford Transit Custom Bus with 22.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Rifter performs significantly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 286 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

Rifter

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 convincingly edge – offering 233 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls decisively stronger with 630 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm difference.

Transit Custom Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers distinct more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more room – 1050 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1050 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter is clearly ahead 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
Peugeot Rifter

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Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 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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Peugeot Rifter

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The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
41900 - 63000 £
Price
22900 - 36600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
52 - 53 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1498 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1050 L
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
4405 - 4755 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1818 - 1837 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3000 - 3500 L
Payload
-
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 233 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Peugeot
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.