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VW Transporter Bus vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Ford Transit Bus?

VW Transporter Bus vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,022 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 8.6 L/100km.

Transit 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 VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 25 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 Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is a bit lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 763 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries very slightly more – 1,162 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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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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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
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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