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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Toyota Proace Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (233 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 31600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Toyota Proace Bus?

Ford Transit Custom Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace Bus has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 10307 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.50 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Custom Bus: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 24.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.80 kWh.

As for range, the Toyota Proace Bus performs slight better – achieving up to 343 km, about 19 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

Transit Custom Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Bus has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 233 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace Bus performs slightly better – reaching 170 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls barely noticeable stronger with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 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.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 0 L of storage.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Custom Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £41,900
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 233 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 8.5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 52 - 324 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Toyota Proace Bus

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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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Toyota Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
41900 - 55600 £
Price
31600 - 57100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.4 kWh
Electric Range
52 - 324 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1835 - 2140 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
825 - 1265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 233 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.30 s
Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Custom Bus have?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.