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

Compare performance (286 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 31600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Toyota Proace Bus?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Toyota Proace Bus

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

Transit Custom Transporter

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 slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36300 £. That’s a price difference of around 4697 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a evident edge – offering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace Bus is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 13.30 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.40 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

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

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

Transit Custom Transporter

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: Toyota Proace Bus offers evident more seating capacity – 9 vs 6.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is hardly perceptible lighter – 1835 kg compared to 1893 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter slight takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 1265 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter proves to be edges ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £36,300
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Toyota Proace Bus

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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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 Transporter
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 71100 £
Price
31600 - 57100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.4 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
Curb weight
1835 - 2140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
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
5800 - 6800 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
802 - 1332 kg
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 - 286 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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 - 210 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is available as 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.