Compare performance (286 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or VW ID.5?
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.
VW ID.5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,509 £.
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 VW ID.5 offers marginally more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers somewhat more torque with 630 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.
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 more seats – 6 vs 5.
The VW ID.5 has only a minor advantage 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.
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.
detailsVW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5
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Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
529 - 552 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Power HP
190 - 299 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Power kW
140 - 220 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
VW
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