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Renault Master Transporter vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Ford Transit Bus?

Renault Master Transporter vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • visibly 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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Master Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,853 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Transit 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 Renault Master Transporter offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers very slightly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is marginally lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries markedly more – 1,846 kg compared to 1,162 kg. That’s a difference of about 684 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter is clearly superior 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 £38,600
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 177 - 448 km
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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 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
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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