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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 31,600 £ ) 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 vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • substantially 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:

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,161 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Custom Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 22.3 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

Proace Transporter

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 visibly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

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
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

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
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