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Peugeot Partner vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (26,100 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Partner or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Peugeot Partner vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

Peugeot Partner

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Partner

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.

Peugeot Partner is substantially cheaper – starting at 26,100 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,684 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot Partner is visibly more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

Transit Custom Bus

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 Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Partner

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 Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

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
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Peugeot Partner

The Peugeot Partner is a no-nonsense workhorse that doubles as a surprisingly comfy family mover, combining clever storage solutions with an easy-to-live-in cabin. It won’t win any beauty contests, but for small businesses and active families it’s practical, economical and utterly reliable when the day gets busy.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,100 - 33,500 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot Partner have?

The Peugeot Partner is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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