Compare performance (286 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or ZEEKR 001?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is marginally cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,746 £.
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 ZEEKR 001 offers clearly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 001 delivers barely more torque with 686 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 56 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 ZEEKR 001 is decisively ahead 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 Zeekr 001 feels like a grown-up fastback from the future, blending sleek Scandinavian minimalism with surprising road presence that turns heads without shouting. Inside it's a premium, gadget-filled cocoon that makes electric driving effortless and enjoyable — a polished alternative for buyers who want something refreshingly different.
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
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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
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
585 - 620 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
Estate
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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
2,200 - 2,350 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
539 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
2,005 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
505 - 520 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
272 - 544 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 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
343 - 686 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
200 - 400 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
ZEEKR
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