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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (233 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 38200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Renault Trafic Bus?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • noticeable more power
  • significantly more efficient

Renault Trafic Bus

  • slight cheaper

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.

Renault Trafic Bus has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3632 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

Trafic Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Bus has a noticeable edge – offering 233 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 630 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

Transit Custom Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus sits 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.

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Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 233 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 8.5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.3 - 26.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 52 - 53 km
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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
41900 - 63000 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
52 - 53 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault

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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.