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Kia PV5 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (32,800 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia PV5 or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Kia PV5 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

Kia PV5

  • substantially cheaper
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

PV5

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Kia PV5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,854 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

Engine and Performance:

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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

PV5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly superior overall 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 286 HP
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Kia PV5
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
2,032 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
455 - 790 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Ford
Is the Kia PV5 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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