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

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

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 £.

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: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls minimal stronger with 415 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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, the 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.

Our conclusion: The Ford Transit Custom Transporter proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.