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Renault Master Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Renault Master Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Master Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,149 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Custom Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 22.3 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.3 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 visibly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 250 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 Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus 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 £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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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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Ford Transit Custom Bus

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
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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