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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Toyota Proace City?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • markedly more power
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Toyota Proace City

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Toyota Proace City is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,998 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is noticeably more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

Proace City

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 330 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 7.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers considerably more boot space – 912 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 912 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is decisively ahead 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Toyota Proace City

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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 City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
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