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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or SsangYong Korando?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • slightly more power
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SsangYong Korando

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

SsangYong Korando is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,805 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

Korando

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando holds a slight edge 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 £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
SsangYong Korando

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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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
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Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
SsangYong
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