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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • moderately more power

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,303 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers moderately more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers marginally more torque with 679 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 49 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,893 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 6,800 L, about 2,900 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries substantially more – 1,332 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 579 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter stands out in the key areas 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 £36,300
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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