Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW Caddy – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27800 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36300 £. That’s a price difference of around 8502 £.

As for range, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs significantly better – achieving up to 327 km, about 206 km more than the VW Caddy.

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 clearly edge – offering 286 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Caddy is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 11.40 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.40 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy performs slightly better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 415 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers a bit more seating capacity – 7 vs 6.

In curb weight, the VW Caddy is evident lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1893 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs decisively better – up to 6800 L, which is about 3100 L more than the VW Caddy.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter clearly takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 622 kg.

All in all, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.