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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Hyundai i30?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • clearly more power
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Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,117 £.

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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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 380 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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Hyundai i30

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Hyundai i30

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,795 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
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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