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Vauxhall Movano vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41,000 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or Ford Transit Bus?

Vauxhall Movano vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Ford Transit Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Movano

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Movano is markedly cheaper – starting at 41,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,547 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Movano uses 7.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 Vauxhall Movano offers significantly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Movano is marginally lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,162 kg. That’s a difference of about 858 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano is far ahead overall 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 £41,000
Movano

Vauxhall Movano

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
Vauxhall Movano
Ford Transit Bus

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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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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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Vauxhall Movano
Ford Transit Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Ford
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