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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Subaru Impreza?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • considerably more power
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Subaru Impreza

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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.

Subaru Impreza is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,366 £.

Impreza

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 considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 448 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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 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.

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
Subaru Impreza

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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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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Subaru
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