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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Cadillac Lyriq?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,468 £.

Lyriq

Engine and Performance:

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers markedly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 Cadillac Lyriq 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Cadillac Lyriq

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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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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
426 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Cadillac
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