Compare performance (286 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or VW ID.7 Touring?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,800 £.
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 VW ID.7 Touring offers somewhat more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.4 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers very slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 49 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,893 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 298 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 6,800 L, about 5,086 L more than the VW ID.7 Touring.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries substantially more – 1,332 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 867 kg.
The VW ID.7 Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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.
detailsThe VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.
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Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
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Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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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
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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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
Estate
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
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Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
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Length
4,961 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,862 mm
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Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
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Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
310 - 630 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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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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