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VW Transporter Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,281 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Transporter is barely more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

Transit Custom Bus

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 VW Transporter Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

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 Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is barely 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.

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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The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
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
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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
136 - 218 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
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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