Compare performance (571 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,697 £.
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 Audi A8 offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter 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.
The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.
detailsThe Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3 - 6
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,945 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Ford
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