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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Subaru Outback?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • noticeably more power
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
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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.

Subaru Outback is visibly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,776 £.

Outback

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 noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 378 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 Ford Transit Custom Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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
Subaru Outback

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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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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Subaru
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