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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW ID.5 comparison

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?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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VW ID.5

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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

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.

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 £.

ID.5

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 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.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

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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 ID.5

VW 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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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
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
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
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
Width
1,852 mm
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

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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