Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Fiat Panda has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14100 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36300 £. That’s a price difference of around 22127 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a convincingly edge – offering 286 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 13.40 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.90 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Fiat Panda performs minimal better – reaching 164 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls convincingly stronger with 415 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 323 Nm difference.
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 noticeable more seating capacity – 6 vs 4.
In curb weight, Fiat Panda is convincingly lighter – 1055 kg compared to 1893 kg. The difference is around 838 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 6800 L, which is about 5930 L more than the Fiat Panda.
When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter significantly takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 967 kg.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.
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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
14100 £
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Price
36300 - 71100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 L
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.1 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
315 - 327 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
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co2
113 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
38 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
4
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Seats
3 - 6
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1055 kg
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Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
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Trunk capacity
225 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
3635 mm
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Length
5050 - 5450 mm
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Width
1643 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Height
1551 mm
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Height
1958 - 1959 mm
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Max trunk capacity
870 L
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Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
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Payload
365 kg
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Payload
802 - 1332 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
70 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
164 km/h
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Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
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Torque
92 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
51 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Ford
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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.