Ford Transit Bus alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Ford Transit Bus, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Ford Transit Bus and are good next research steps.

from £47,100

VW Crafter

Price 47,100 - 68,800 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 177 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Seats 2
Model Year 2,017 - 2,023
Max Speed 90 - 165 km/h
Torque 360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model Crafter
Modell Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Hochdach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Normaldach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 35 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Hochdach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Normaldach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 50 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Hochdach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Normaldach mittellang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT, Crafter 55 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang mit Überhang 2.0 TDI BMT
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level (Heckantrieb), Automatik, Automatik (Heckantrieb), 4MOTION Automatik, (Heckantrieb/Super-Single), (Heckantrieb/Zwillingsbereifung), Automatik (Heckantrieb/Super-Single), Automatik (Heckantrieb/Zwillingsbereifung)
Power kW 103 - 130 kW
co2 220 - 342 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 cm3
Curb weight 2,072 - 2,810 kg
Fuel tank capacity 75 L
Length 5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width 2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height 2,355 - 2,830 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload 1,037 - 2,994 kg

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VW Crafter as a suitable alternative to Ford Transit Bus

In the battle of the vans, the Ford Transit Bus takes the lead with its impressive versatility and powerful engine options, making it a top choice for businesses needing reliable transport. Conversely, the VW Crafter stands out with its exceptional build quality and comfort, ideal for long-distance journeys. Both vehicles offer ample cargo space and advanced technology, but the decision ultimately rests on individual needs for performance versus comfort.

The VW Crafter is a no-nonsense workhorse that makes hauling and running a mobile business feel almost civilized, with a cabin built for long days and smart storage where you need it. It may not turn heads for glamour, but its sturdy build, straightforward tech and reliable manners mean fewer headaches for owners — a van that prefers to earn your trust rather than demand attention.

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marginally cheaper
a bit more power
slightly more efficient
a bit lighter

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from £35,500

Peugeot Boxer

Price 35,500 - 57,800 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel, Electric
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 120 - 279 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range 424 km
Seats 3 - 7
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Boxer
Modell Boxer Kastenwagen L2H1 330 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H1 333 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H1 333 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H1 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 330 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 333 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 333 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 teilverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 teilverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 335 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L2H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 333 2.2 BlueHDi 120, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 333 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 335 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 teilverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 vollverglast 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 440 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 teilverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 435 vollverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 teilverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H2 440 vollverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 435 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L3H3 440 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 435 vollverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H2 440 vollverglast (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 435 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen L4H3 440 (110 kWh), Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L2H1 335 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L2H2 335 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L3H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L3H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L4H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 140, Boxer Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L4H2 435 2.2 BlueHDi 180
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level Automatik
Power kW 88 - 205 kW
co2 0 - 233 g/km
Engine capacity 2,184 cm3
Curb weight 2,075 - 2,940 kg
Width 2,050 mm
Brand Peugeot
Payload 560 - 2,080 kg
Variant Kastenwagen

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Quick data check: Peugeot Boxer

substantially cheaper
significantly more power
markedly more efficient
somewhat lighter

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from £42,400

Hyundai Staria

Price 42,400 - 50,500 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 225 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Seats 7 - 9
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.2 s
Model Year 2024
Torque 367 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Staria
Modell Staria 1.6 T-GDI HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class F
Trim Level Trend Automatik, Prime Automatik, Signature Automatik
Power kW 165 kW
co2 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,598 cm3
Curb weight 2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity 117 - 831 L
Width 1,997 mm
Brand Hyundai
Payload 605 - 775 kg

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Quick data check: Hyundai Staria

moderately cheaper
visibly more power
visibly more efficient
barely lighter
clearly more trunk space

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from £38,600

Renault Master Transporter

Price 38,600 - 54,600 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Electric, Diesel
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 130 - 170 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range 177 - 448 km
Seats 3
Acceleration 0-100km/h 13.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Master
Modell Master Kastenwagen L2H2 3,5t E-Tech Electric Long Range, Master Kastenwagen L3H2 3,5t E-Tech Electric Long Range, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 3,5t Blue dCi 130, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 3,3t Blue dCi 150, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 3,5t Blue dCi 150, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 3,3t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 3,5t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 4,0t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L3H3 3,3t Blue dCi 130, Master Kastenwagen L3H3 3,5t Blue dCi 130, Master Kastenwagen L3H2 3,5t Blue dCi 150, Master Kastenwagen L3H2 3,5t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L3H2 4,0t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L3H3 3,3t Blue dCi 150, Master Kastenwagen L3H3 3,5t Blue dCi 150, Master Kastenwagen L3H3 3,3t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L3H3 3,5t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L3H3 4,0t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 4,0t E-Tech Electric Long Range, Master Kastenwagen L3H2 4,0t E-Tech Electric Long Range, Master Kastenwagen L4H3 3,5t Blue dCi 150, Master Kastenwagen L4H3 3,5t Blue dCi 170, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 3,5t E-Tech Electric Urban Range, Master Kastenwagen L2H2 3,8t E-Tech Electric Urban Range, Master Kastenwagen L3H2 3,5t E-Tech Electric Urban Range, Master Kastenwagen L3H2 3,8t E-Tech Electric Urban Range, Master Kastenwagen L3H3 3,5t E-Tech Electric Long Range
CO2 Efficiency Class A, G
Trim Level Advance, Extra, Advance Automatik, Extra Automatik, Advance (Heckantrieb), Advance (Heckantrieb/Zwillingsbereifung), Extra (Heckantrieb), Extra (Heckantrieb/Zwillingsbereifung)
Power kW 96 - 125 kW
co2 0 - 318 g/km
Engine capacity 1,997 cm3
Curb weight 2,128 - 2,598 kg
Width 2,080 mm
Brand Renault
Payload 902 - 1,846 kg
Variant Kastenwagen E-Tech Electric, Kastenwagen

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Quick data check: Renault Master Transporter

clearly cheaper
a bit more power
clearly more efficient
only slightly lighter

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from £31,600

Toyota Proace Transporter

Price 31,600 - 51,000 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel, Electric
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 120 - 150 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range 349 km
Seats 3 - 6
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.1 - 13.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Proace
Modell Proace Kastenwagen L1 1.5 D, Proace Electric Kastenwagen L1 (75 kWh), Proace Electric Kastenwagen L2 (75 kWh), Proace Electric Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L1 (75 kWh), Proace Electric Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L2 (75 kWh), Proace Kastenwagen L1 2.2 D, Proace Kastenwagen L2 2.2 D, Proace Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L1 2.2 D, Proace Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L2 2.2 D
CO2 Efficiency Class F, A, G
Trim Level Duty, Meister (4-türig), Meister, Select, Meister Automatik (4-türig), Meister (5-türig), Meister Automatik (5-türig), Select Automatik, Meister Automatik
Power kW 88 - 110 kW
co2 0 - 177 g/km
Engine capacity 1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Curb weight 1,656 - 2,100 kg
Width 1,920 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 955 - 1,323 kg
Variant Kastenwagen, Electric Kastenwagen

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Quick data check: Toyota Proace Transporter

clearly cheaper
clearly more efficient
clearly lighter

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from £29,100

Dongfeng Huge

Price 29,100 - 30,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 204 - 245 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.8 - 7 L/100km
Seats 5
Model Year 2025
Torque 305 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Huge
Modell Huge 1.5 Turbo, Huge 1.5T Hybrid
Trim Level E3, Premium E2
Power kW 150 - 180 kW
Engine capacity 1,500 cm3
Curb weight 1,608 - 1,697 kg
Width 1,910 mm
Brand Dongfeng

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Quick data check: Dongfeng Huge

clearly cheaper
markedly more power
significantly more efficient
substantially lighter

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Ford Transit Bus head-to-head against similar models.

Renault Master Transporter

Ford Transit Bus

Toyota Proace Transporter

Ford Transit Bus

Dongfeng Huge

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