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VW Transporter Bus vs Ford Ranger comparison
Compare performance (286 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Ford Ranger?
VW Transporter Bus vs Ford Ranger: Key differences
Transporter 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.
VW Transporter Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,961 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 282 km more than the Ford Ranger.
Ranger
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 VW Transporter Bus offers barely more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers significantly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 282 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.
Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is noticeably lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries slightly more – 1,143 kg compared to 989 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Transporter 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 £41,500
VW Transporter Bus
VW Transporter Bus
Ford Ranger
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VW Transporter Bus
The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.
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Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.
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VW Transporter Bus
Ford Ranger
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Electric Range
42 km
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Pickup
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Seats
4 - 8
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Width
1,918 mm
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
240 - 281 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Ford
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