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

Compare performance (233 HP vs 150 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 Transporter?

Ford Transit Custom Bus

Toyota Proace Transporter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Transporter has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 10236 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.40 L. The difference is about 2.50 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 hardly perceptible more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 23.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.40 kWh.

As for range, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 349 km, about 25 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 233 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs somewhat 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 to a small extent stronger with 415 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers distinct more seating capacity – 9 vs 6.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £41,900
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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 Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Toyota Proace Transporter
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Costs and Consumption

Price
41900 - 55600 £
Price
31600 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh
Electric Range
52 - 324 km
Electric Range
221 - 349 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
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1656 - 2100 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
4980 - 5330 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6600 L
Payload
-
Payload
955 - 1323 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
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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.