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Renault Trafic Bus vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • considerably cheaper
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • noticeably more power
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,229 £.

Transit Custom 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 Ford Transit Custom Bus offers noticeably 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 markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus 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 £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
Renault Trafic Bus
Ford Transit Custom Bus

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Dimensions and Body

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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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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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Renault Trafic Bus
Ford Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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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
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
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