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Fiat Ducato vs Ford Transit Transporter – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Ford Transit Transporter?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Ducato has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 39900 £. That’s a price difference of around 5610 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Fiat Ducato manages with 7.50 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Ford Transit Transporter with 7.90 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Fiat Ducato performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 430 km, about 113 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

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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 Fiat Ducato has a slight edge – offering 270 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Fiat Ducato performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 165 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Fiat Ducato pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 450 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers convincingly more seating capacity – 6 vs 3.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Transporter is barely noticeable lighter – 2074 kg compared to 2125 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Fiat Ducato performs slightly better – up to 17000 L, which is about 2900 L more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Transporter evident takes the win – 2607 kg compared to 2020 kg. That’s a difference of about 587 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Fiat Ducato proves to be leads convincingly overall and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Fiat Ducato is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 270 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 430 km
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Fiat Ducato

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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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit Transporter has long been a staple in the commercial vehicle sector, renowned for its reliability and versatility. It offers a comfortable cabin with a modern design that enhances the driving experience, making long journeys more enjoyable. With a focus on practicality, the Transit provides ample cargo space, meeting the demands of businesses and individual users alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34300 - 57800 £
Price
39900 - 69100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 10.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 32 kWh
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
247 - 317 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
68 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2125 - 2940 kg
Curb weight
2074 - 2765 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5413 - 6678 mm
Length
5531 - 6704 mm
Width
2050 - 2100 mm
Width
2059 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Height
2530 - 2778 mm
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Max trunk capacity
9300 - 14100 L
Payload
560 - 2020 kg
Payload
735 - 2607 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 270 HP
Power HP
105 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
120 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
310 - 430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 200 kW
Power kW
77 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2019 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Fiat
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Ford

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What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

The Fiat Ducato is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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