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

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from £47,100

VW Crafter

Price 47,100 - 68,800 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Manual, 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
Model 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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£212,228

Bentley Continental Convertible

Price 212,200 £
Body Type Convertible
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 549 HP
Consumption L/100km 12.1 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.1 s
Model Year 2019
Max Speed 318 km/h
Torque 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders 8
Doors 2
Model Continental
Model Continental GT Convertible V8
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level 4WD DCT
Power kW 404 kW
co2 275 g/km
Engine capacity 3,996 cm3
Curb weight 2,335 kg
Fuel tank capacity 90 L
Trunk capacity 235 L
Length 4,850 mm
Width 1,964 mm
Height 1,399 mm
Brand Bentley
Payload 465 kg

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significantly more power
only slightly lighter
significantly more trunk space

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from £35,500

Peugeot Boxer

Price 35,500 - 57,800 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel, Electric
Transmission Manual, 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
Model 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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substantially cheaper
significantly more power
markedly more efficient
somewhat lighter

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from £41,200

Fiat Ducato

Price 41,200 - 43,900 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Seats 3
Model Year 2025
Torque 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Ducato
Model Ducato Maxi Kastenwagen 35 L3H2 140 Multijet3, Ducato Maxi Kastenwagen 40 L3H2 140 Multijet3
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level teilverglast, teilverglast Automatik
Power kW 103 kW
co2 198 - 217 g/km
Engine capacity 2,184 cm3
Curb weight 2,165 - 2,230 kg
Width 2,050 mm
Brand Fiat
Payload 1,315 - 2,020 kg
Variant Kastenwagen

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Fiat Ducato as a suitable alternative to Ford Transit Bus

In the world of commercial vehicles, the Fiat Ducato and the Ford Transit Bus stand out for their versatility and functionality. The Fiat Ducato impresses with its spacious cargo capabilities and fuel efficiency, making it ideal for businesses prioritizing economy and space. On the other hand, the Ford Transit Bus offers robust performance and a smooth driving experience, catering to those who require a combination of passenger transport and reliable power.

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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clearly cheaper
visibly more efficient
very slightly lighter

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from £27,700

Audi A3 Limousine

Price 27,700 - 94,300 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 400 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 10.1 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 5
Model A3
Model A3 Limousine 1.5 TFSI, A3 Limousine 2.0 TDI, A3 Limousine 2.0 TFSI, S3 Limousine, RS3 Limousine
CO2 Efficiency Class D, C, E, G
Trim Level S tronic, advanced, advanced S tronic, S line, S line S tronic, advanced quattro S tronic, S line quattro S tronic, competition limited S tronic
Power kW 85 - 294 kW
co2 115 - 208 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Curb weight 1,345 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity 321 - 425 L
Width 1,816 - 1,851 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 415 - 520 kg
Variant Limousine, Limousine competition limited

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clearly cheaper
considerably more power
clearly more efficient
considerably lighter
considerably more trunk space

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from £28,800

Mercedes Vito Transporter

Price 28,800 - 51,600 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range 304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity 60 - 90 kWh
Seats 2 - 5
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed 120 - 140 km/h
Torque 270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model Vito
Model Vito Kastenwagen extralang 110 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen kompakt 110 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen kompakt 114 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen lang 110 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 110 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 110 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 114 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 110 CDI, eVito Kastenwagen extralang (60 kWh), eVito Kastenwagen lang (60 kWh), Vito Kastenwagen extralang 114 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen extralang 116 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen extralang 119 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen kompakt 116 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen kompakt 119 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen lang 114 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen lang 116 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen lang 119 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 114 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 116 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 119 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 124 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 116 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 119 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 124 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 114 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 116 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 119 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 124 CDI, eVito Kastenwagen lang (90 kWh), eVito Kastenwagen extralang (90 kWh), Vito Mixto lang 124, Vito Mixto extralang 124
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level Base, Pro, (Vorderradantrieb), Base 9G-TRONIC, Pro 4x4 9G-TRONIC, Pro 9G-TRONIC, Select 4x4 9G-TRONIC, Select 9G-TRONIC, (Hinterradantrieb)
Power kW 75 - 174 kW
co2 0 - 222 g/km
Engine capacity 1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,916 - 2,518 kg
Fuel tank capacity 57 - 70 L
Length 4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width 1,928 mm
Height 1,910 - 1,945 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity 3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload 547 - 884 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes Vito Transporter

substantially cheaper
noticeably more power
markedly more efficient
markedly lighter

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Direct comparisons

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

Ford Transit Bus

VW Crafter

Ford Transit Bus

Bentley Continental Convertible

Mercedes Vito Transporter

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