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Ford Transit Custom vs Volkswagen Transporter
The Ford Transit Custom and the Volkswagen Transporter side by side, from the manufacturers' own figures: every version THRIVE tracks, with unverified figures left out.
Where each is stronger
The Ford Transit Custom is the cheaper way in: from £35,950 excluding VAT, against £36,000 for the Volkswagen Transporter.
The Ford Transit Custom carries more: up to 1,354 kg of payload, against 1,351 kg for the Volkswagen Transporter.
Electric range favours the Ford Transit Custom: up to 230 miles (official), against 225 for the Volkswagen Transporter.
The Volkswagen Transporter tows more: up to 2,800 kg braked, against 2,300 kg.
Ford Transit Custom vs Volkswagen Transporter: the figures
Best figure across each model's versions; the version pages show which version and the source for every number. The stronger figure is in bold.
| Specification | Ford Transit Custom | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| Versions we track | 8 | 8 |
| Fuel | electric and diesel | electric and diesel |
| Price from (excluding VAT) | £35,950 | £36,000 |
| Payload, up to | 1,354 kg | 1,351 kg |
| Load volume, up to | 6.8 m³ | 6.8 m³ |
| Official electric range, up to | 230 miles | 225 miles |
| Usable battery, up to | 71 kWh | 70 kWh |
| DC rapid charging, up to | 125 kW | 125 kW |
| Official fuel economy, best | 39.2 mpg | 35.8 mpg |
| Towing (braked), up to | 2,300 kg | 2,800 kg |
| Load length at floor, up to | - | 3,002 mm |
| Overall length | 5,050 mm to 5,450 mm | 5,050 mm to 5,450 mm |
Every Ford Transit Custom versions compared
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 SWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L1 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 LWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L2 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 340 LWB Low Roof Van (L2 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 L1H1 SWB Low Roof Van, 71kWh 100kW/136PS RWD
- Ford Transit Custom Trend 320 SWB Low Roof Van (L1 H1), 2.0L EcoBlue 110PS 6 Speed Manual FWD
- Ford Transit Custom Trend 320 SWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L1 H1), 2.0L EcoBlue 110PS 6 Speed Manual FWD
- Ford Transit Custom Trend 320 LWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L2 H1), 2.0L EcoBlue 110PS 6 Speed Manual FWD
- Ford Transit Custom Trend 320 LWB Low Roof Van (L2 H1), 2.0L EcoBlue 110PS 6 Speed Manual FWD
Every Volkswagen Transporter versions compared
- Volkswagen e-Transporter T34 Panel Van Commerce Plus LWB 136PS 70 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic
- Volkswagen e-Transporter T32 Kombi Commerce Plus LWB 136PS 70 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic
- Volkswagen e-Transporter T32 Kombi Commerce Plus SWB 136PS 70 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic
- Volkswagen e-Transporter T32 Panel Van Commerce Plus SWB 136PS 70 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic
- Volkswagen Transporter T32 Kombi Commerce Plus SWB 150PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual
- Volkswagen Transporter T32 Panel Van Commerce LWB 150PS 2.0 TDI 8-Speed Automatic
- Volkswagen Transporter T32 Panel Van Commerce SWB 150PS 2.0 TDI 8-Speed Automatic
- Volkswagen Transporter T32 Kombi Commerce Plus LWB 150PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual