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Renault Trafic Bus vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Ford Transit Bus?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately 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

Trafic Bus

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.

Renault Trafic Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,933 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.8 L/100km and is markedly 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:

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers somewhat 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 marginally 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is moderately lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries a bit more – 1,162 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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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
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 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
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the Renault Trafic Bus have?

The Renault Trafic Bus is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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