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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (33200 £ vs 36300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Renault Trafic Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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

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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.

Renault Trafic Transporter has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3060 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Trafic Transporter: with 21.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Ford Transit Custom Transporter with 22.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.

As for range, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 327 km, about 9 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

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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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a decisively edge – offering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Transporter is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 10.80 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.40 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Transporter performs to a small extent better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls barely noticeable stronger with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is hardly perceptible lighter – 1848 kg compared to 1893 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter performs distinct better – up to 8900 L, which is about 2100 L more than the Ford Transit Custom Transporter.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter hardly perceptible takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 1222 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter shows itself to be won narrowly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £36,300
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 315 - 327 km
Renault Trafic Transporter
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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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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Costs and Consumption

Price
33200 - 43500 £
Price
36300 - 71100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.1 kWh
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
315 - 327 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
co2
0 - 206 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1848 - 2075 kg
Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
2032 mm
Height
1967 - 2509 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 8900 L
Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
Payload
848 - 1222 kg
Payload
802 - 1332 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
110 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1997 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the Renault Trafic Transporter?

The Renault Trafic Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.