Volkswagen Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Comparison

Volkswagen Transporter

Ford Transit Custom

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How they stack

2024 Volkswagen

Transporter

2024 Ford

Transit Custom

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CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the van category, between scores of 7.8 and 8.4.

0.0

8.2

0.0

Based on the Volkswagen Transporter

Based on the Ford Transit Custom TREND (SWB)

Best suitable for...

Work

Transporting things

Fuel Efficiency

70L - 80L

483 to 672 km

72L

468 to 547 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$45,890 - $68,090

$44,590 - $62,990

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CarExpert's Take

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Comfortable interior
Loads of tech
Bulkhead protection as standard

Misses

More expensive than rivals
Some driving tech quirks
Occasional interior rattles

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay (+$630)
Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay & Monitoring (+$750)
Comfort Dash for Digital Cockpit (+$450)
Control Module (+$740)
Comfort Pack (+$670)

Prestige Paint (+$675)
Rear Lift Door (+$550)

Colours Available

Frozen White is standard, with Agate Black, Magnetic and Moondust Silver a $700 option.

You can also opt for one of 58 special-order colours for an extra $1400

Reviews

8.2

2025 Ford Transit Custom Trend SWB review

Ford's new commercial van is a worthwhile step forward, and it offers great value despite the increased asking price.

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, BI TURBO DSL DIR INJ		TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ
Size (cc)
1968		1995
Size (L)
2.0L		2.0L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4		DIESEL TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
81kW - 146kW		125kW - 136kW
Power RPM
3250 - 4000		3500
Torque
250Nm - 450Nm		390Nm - 405Nm
Torque RPM
1250 - 1500		1500
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
16		16.5

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Volkswagen Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Comparison