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Land Rover Discovery vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Ford Transit Bus?

Land Rover Discovery vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Discovery

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more boot space – 986 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 986 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries markedly more – 1,162 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 359 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Ford
Is the Land Rover Discovery offered with different drivetrains?

The Land Rover Discovery is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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