Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Isuzu D-Max – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Isuzu D-Max has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36300 £. That’s a price difference of around 1984 £.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a decisively edge – offering 286 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Isuzu D-Max is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 12.60 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Isuzu D-Max performs to a small extent better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls to a small extent stronger with 415 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter is minimal lighter – 1893 kg compared to 1905 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter somewhat takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 1095 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Transit Custom Transporter proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.