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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Skoda Scala comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Skoda Scala?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Skoda Scala: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • visibly more power
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Skoda Scala

4.7 (11 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
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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:

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

Skoda Scala is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,368 £.

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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 offers visibly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 380 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 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is far 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.

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
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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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Reviews Ford Transit Custom Bus

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Skoda Scala

The Skoda Scala is a tidy, no-nonsense hatch that wraps clever packaging and composed manners into a compact, grown-up package. It’s the sensible choice for buyers who want everyday practicality with a dash of style and personality—no drama, just reliable charm.

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4.7 (11 Reviews)
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Phil
11 Sept 2026, 22:58:30

Apart from a few minor imperfections (caused by the ever-more intrusive computerization of the cabin...), I'm starting to get a feel for this compact, 4.36 m long (same as the Audi A3, but with an extra 47 liters under the parcel shelf in the boot!). Its proportions are excellent: the most spacious inside while remaining compact outside, compared with a Seat Leon 4 or Audi A3. In Monte Carlo trim it is well equipped AND above all offers seats that are both comfortable and that hold you effectively in all situations (in the mountains too, my primary criterion). Finally decided not to deal with the clutch anymore (I long resisted automatics because of the vagaries of gearboxes) I now have the pleasure of changing gears with the paddles OR via the lever shifted to manual mode; what a treat 🙏 After trying the SUV experience with a very nice 150 hp Karoq but with a 6-speed manual, it’s the Scala with the same engine and the DSG7 gearbox that offers much better driving comfort. Less body roll, of course! And less interior volume, but this compact is enough for us after all.... And the Monte Carlo trim offers everything you need and then some.

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Herr der Ringe
22 Jun 2026, 13:30:53

Sporty with plenty of space, slightly larger than the Golf 7

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Jose Ant.
1 Feb 2026, 04:13:05

The Scala is roomier inside than it looks, and very agile on both the highway and in town — ideal for practical, family use. It also uses less fuel.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Skoda Scala

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
114 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
467 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
403 - 431 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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