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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Toyota Proace City?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • considerably more power

Toyota Proace City

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace City is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,463 £.

Proace City

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 11.5 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 330 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: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,893 kg. The difference is around 527 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 6,800 L, about 4,107 L more than the Toyota Proace City.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries clearly more – 1,332 kg compared to 829 kg. That’s a difference of about 503 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,300
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Toyota Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
135 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
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