Ford Transit Custom Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Transporter Transporter has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 4356 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.10 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW Transporter Transporter: with 21.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Ford Transit Custom Bus with 22.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.50 kWh.

As for range, the VW Transporter Transporter performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 331 km, about 7 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.

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 VW Transporter Transporter has a a bit edge – offering 286 HP compared to 233 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 150 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 415 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers significantly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.

All in all, the Ford Transit Custom Bus shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.