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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • somewhat more power
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

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.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,346 £.

IONIQ 5

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 offers somewhat more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 229 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is far ahead overall 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 IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

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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 IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
515 - 530 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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