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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Volvo V90?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • markedly cheaper
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Volvo V90

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  • substantially more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,509 £.

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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 Volvo V90 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers somewhat more torque with 709 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 79 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 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus comes out clearly 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.

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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
Volvo V90

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
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Length
4,945 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
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Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
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Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Volvo
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