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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Porsche Panamera?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • considerably cheaper
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Porsche Panamera

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  • significantly more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,975 £.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers significantly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 564 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 370 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 4.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus 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 £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
Porsche Panamera

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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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
9
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
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Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
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Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
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Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Porsche
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