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VW Transporter Transporter vs Ford Nugget comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 233 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 64,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Ford Nugget?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Ford Nugget: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more efficient
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Ford Nugget

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Transporter

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.

VW Transporter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Ford Nugget costs 64,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,204 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Ford Nugget with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

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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 Transporter Transporter offers somewhat more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 233 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers only slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is far ahead 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter 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
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
64,700 - 78,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
234 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,450 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
150 - 233 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
110 - 171 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Ford
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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