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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW Crafter - Differences and prices compared

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Depending on the version, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers up to 286 HP.

Q: What are the Ford Transit Custom Transporter’s WLTP consumption values in kWh/100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 22.40 kWh.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 327 km.

Q: How many kWh does the Ford Transit Custom Transporter’s battery hold?

The battery offers a capacity of 64 kWh.

Q: What is the top speed of the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Depending on the model, top speed is 150 km/h.

Q: What are the Ford Transit Custom Transporter’s length, width and height?

Overall, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter is 5050 mm long, 2032 mm wide and 1958 mm high.

Q: What drivetrain options does the VW Crafter have?

The VW Crafter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the VW Crafter's engine?

The VW Crafter reaches a peak output of 177 HP, depending on the model.

Q: How much fuel does the VW Crafter use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 8.40 L.

Compare performance (286 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 47100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or VW Crafter?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the VW Crafter costs 47100 £. That’s a price difference of around 10863 £.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 286 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the VW Crafter performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 165 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls minimal stronger with 415 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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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 significantly more seating capacity – 6 vs 2.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is hardly perceptible lighter – 1893 kg compared to 2072 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter performs significantly better – up to 18400 L, which is about 11600 L more than the Ford Transit Custom Transporter.

When it comes to payload, VW Crafter significantly takes the win – 2994 kg compared to 1332 kg. That’s a difference of about 1662 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Price : 36300 - 71100 £
Body Type : Cargo Van
Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.1 kWh
Electric Range : 315 - 327 km
Battery Capacity : 11.8 - 64 kWh
Seats : 3 - 6
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 13.4 - 16.9 s
Model Year : 2023 - 2024
Max Speed : 110 - 150 km/h
Torque : 310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4
Model : Transit Custom
Modell : E-Transit Custom Kastenwagen 320 L1 BEV, E-Transit Custom Kastenwagen 320 L2 BEV, Transit Custom Doppelkabine 300 L1 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Doppelkabine 300 L2 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Doppelkabine 320 L1 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Doppelkabine 320 L1 2.5 Duratec PHEV, Transit Custom Doppelkabine 320 L2 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Doppelkabine 320 L2 2.5 Duratec PHEV, Transit Custom Kastenwagen 280 L1 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Kastenwagen 280 L2 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Kastenwagen 300 L1 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Kastenwagen 300 L2 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Kastenwagen 320 L1 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Kastenwagen 320 L1 2.5 Duratec PHEV, Transit Custom Kastenwagen 320 L2 2.0 EcoBlue, Transit Custom Kastenwagen 320 L2 2.5 Duratec PHEV, E-Transit Custom Doppelkabine 320 L1 BEV, E-Transit Custom Doppelkabine 320 L2 BEV
CO2 Efficiency Class : A
Trim Level : Trend, Basis, Trend Automatik, Limited, Limited Automatik, Limited AWD Automatik, Trail, Trail AWD Automatik, Trend AWD Automatik, Sport Automatik, MS-RT, Sport, MS-RT AWD Automatik, Sport AWD Automatik, MS-RT Automatik
Power kW : 81 - 210 kW
co2 : 0 g/km
Engine capacity : 1996 - 2488 cm3
Curb weight : 1893 - 2122 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 55 - 63 L
Length : 5050 - 5450 mm
Width : 2032 mm
Height : 1958 - 1959 mm
Brand : Ford
Max trunk capacity : 5800 - 6800 L
Payload : 802 - 1332 kg

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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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VW Crafter

The VW Crafter is a no-nonsense workhorse that makes hauling and running a mobile business feel almost civilized, with a cabin built for long days and smart storage where you need it. It may not turn heads for glamour, but its sturdy build, straightforward tech and reliable manners mean fewer headaches for owners — a van that prefers to earn your trust rather than demand attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 36300 - 71100 £	Price 47100 - 68800 £
Consumption L/100km -	Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 13.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.1 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 315 - 327 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 11.8 - 64 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 g/km	co2 220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 55 - 63 L	Fuel tank capacity 75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Cargo Van	Body Type Cargo Van
Seats 3 - 6	Seats 2
Doors 4	Doors 4
Curb weight 1893 - 2122 kg	Curb weight 2072 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity -	Trunk capacity -
Length 5050 - 5450 mm	Length 5986 - 7391 mm
Width 2032 mm	Width 2040 - 2069 mm
Height 1958 - 1959 mm	Height 2355 - 2830 mm
Max trunk capacity 5800 - 6800 L	Max trunk capacity 9300 - 18400 L
Payload 802 - 1332 kg	Payload 1037 - 2994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Automatic, Manuel	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 110 - 286 HP	Power HP 140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 13.4 - 16.9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h -
Max Speed 110 - 150 km/h	Max Speed 90 - 165 km/h
Torque 310 - 415 Nm	Torque 360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 81 - 210 kW	Power kW 103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity 1996 - 2488 cm3	Engine capacity 1968 cm3