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Audi A8 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

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?

Audi A8 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • substantially more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

Engine and Performance:

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.

A8

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 Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
Audi A8
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A8

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.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The 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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Audi A8
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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