Compare performance (286 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,826 £.
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 significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 590 Nm more.
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 2.
The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,388 mm
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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
142 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Torque
40 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Vauxhall
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