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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Ford Transit Transporter – Differences & prices compared

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

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 39900 £. That’s a price difference of around 3672 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Transporter: with 21.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Ford Transit Custom Transporter with 22.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.

As for range, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs slight better – achieving up to 327 km, about 10 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

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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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 286 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs slightly better – reaching 150 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Transporter pulls slight stronger with 430 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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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, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is minimal lighter – 1893 kg compared to 2074 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Transporter performs clearly better – up to 14100 L, which is about 7300 L more than the Ford Transit Custom Transporter.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Transporter convincingly takes the win – 2607 kg compared to 1332 kg. That’s a difference of about 1275 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Transit Transporter proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Ford Transit Transporter

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Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 10.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.3 - 32 kWh
  • Electric Range : 247 - 317 km
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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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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36300 - 71100 £
Price
39900 - 69100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 10.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 32 kWh
Electric Range
315 - 327 km
Electric Range
247 - 317 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
Battery Capacity
68 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
Curb weight
2074 - 2765 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
5531 - 6704 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
2059 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
2530 - 2778 mm
Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
Max trunk capacity
9300 - 14100 L
Payload
802 - 1332 kg
Payload
735 - 2607 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
105 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
120 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
310 - 430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
77 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 cm3

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

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What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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