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Citroen Jumpy Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen Jumpy Transporter or Ford Transit Custom Transporter fits your lifestyle better.

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Citroen Jumpy Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Battle of the Vans

When it comes to cargo vans, the choices are vast, but the Citroen Jumpy Transporter and the Ford Transit Custom Transporter stand out as solid contenders. Tailored for businesses desiring reliability, flexibility, and performance, each has unique attributes that appeal to different customer needs. Here, we delve into their technical aspects and innovations to help you make an informed decision.

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Engine Variants and Power

The Citroen Jumpy Transporter offers a variety of engine types, including diesel and electric. With power outputs ranging from 120 to 177 horsepower (HP), the Jumpy Transporter provides a versatile spectrum for different driving preferences. It offers a torque range of 260 to 400 Nm, enabling robust performance for heavy-duty applications.

On the other hand, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter exhibits a more diverse engine lineup, including electric, diesel, and plug-in hybrid options. Its power spectrum stretches from 110 to 286 HP, and its torque figures range from 310 to 415 Nm, highlighting its adaptability for various transport requirements.

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Transmission and Drivetrain

The Citroen Jumpy comes with both manual and automatic transmissions in addition to a reduction gearbox, with a front-wheel-drive system, ensuring effective power delivery and handling in various conditions.

The Transit Custom complements its power-packed engines with automatic, manual, and continuously variable transmissions (CVT), supporting rear-wheel, front-wheel, and all-wheel drive. This variety in drivetrain options offers flexibility for different terrains and business needs.

Energy Efficiency and Range

Highlighting its efficiency, the Jumpy Transporter's electric variant achieves ranges between 222 to 328 km per charge with consumption figures ranging from 23.6 to 24.7 kWh/100km. The diesel versions offer consumption figures ranging from 6.6 to 7.7 L/100km.

The Ford Transit Custom also proves competitive with electric ranges stretching from 56 to 327 km depending on engine type, with energy consumption rates between 22.4 to 24.5 kWh/100km. Hybrid models boast a notable efficiency with consumption at 1.6 L/100km.

Dimensions and Payload Capacity

The Jumpy Transporter ranges in length from 4959 mm to 5309 mm, with a width of 1920 mm and heights between 1895 mm and 1935 mm. Payload capacities range from 875 to 1333 kg, reflecting its versatility in cargo handling.

In contrast, the Transit Custom provides lengths of 5050 mm and 5450 mm, with a width of 2032 mm and heights around 1958 mm. It carries payloads from 802 to 1332 kg, showing its capacity to accommodate diverse business needs.

Environmental Considerations

The Citroen Jumpy’s CO2 emissions sit in a wide range depending on the model, with some electric options boasting zero emissions, placing them in efficiency classes from A to G.

The Transit Custom stands out with low CO2 emissions, with some models also achieving zero emissions status, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Its CO2 efficiency classes range from A to B.

Conclusion

Both the Citroen Jumpy Transporter and the Ford Transit Custom Transporter lead in several areas, providing robust options to meet the needs of modern businesses. Whether you prioritize power and performance, energy efficiency, or environmental sustainability, these versatile transporters have plenty to offer. With their varied configurations and performance metrics, choosing between them comes down to aligning these features with your operational demands.

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

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Jumpy Transporter has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32100 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36300 £. That’s a price difference of around 4131 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Custom Transporter: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Citroen Jumpy Transporter with 23.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.

As for range, the Citroen Jumpy Transporter performs minimal better – achieving up to 328 km, about 1 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Transporter.

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a noticeable edge – offering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Jumpy Transporter is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 12.10 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.40 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen Jumpy Transporter performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 160 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.

In curb weight, Citroen Jumpy Transporter is barely noticeable lighter – 1722 kg compared to 1893 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs to a small extent better – up to 6800 L, which is about 700 L more than the Citroen Jumpy Transporter.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter barely noticeable takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 1226 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 315 - 327 km

Citroen Jumpy Transporter

The Citroën Dispatch is a steady, no-nonsense transporter that swallows workday demands with quiet confidence while keeping drivers comfortable on long runs. Practical, economical and unfussy, it’s the kind of van that won’t steal the show but will make sure your business runs smoother — and that’s often exactly what you want.

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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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Costs and Consumption

Price
32100 - 52000 £
Price
36300 - 71100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.1 kWh
Electric Range
222 - 328 km
Electric Range
315 - 327 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
co2
0 - 199 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1722 - 2188 kg
Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4959 - 5309 mm
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
2032 mm
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6100 L
Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
Payload
881 - 1226 kg
Payload
802 - 1332 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
130 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the Citroen Jumpy Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.