Ford Transit Custom Sport
0/5 (0)
$59,990
Manufacturer's List Price (MLP)
Excludes on-road costs
Volkswagen Transporter Van
0/5 (0)
$58,590
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Transit Custom Sport
Overview
Transporter Van
2024
Year
2025 - Present
2.0
Engine
1996
125
Power
—
Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
3
Seating
3

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Transit Custom Sport
Specification
Transporter Van
2.0
Engine Capacity
1996
EcoBlue
Engine Code
—
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
125
Power
—
390
Torque
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
8.8
Fuel Economy City
—
7.2
Fuel Economy Highway
—
8.0
Fuel Economy Combined
7.9
Euro 6
Emission Standard
—
215 / 60 R17C
Tyre Size
215 / 65 R16 C 109 T
17-inch
Wheel Size
16
4
Number of Doors
4
3
Seating Capacity
3
Disc
Front Brakes
—
Disc
Rear Brakes
—
Independent MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
—
Independent rear suspension
Rear Suspension
—
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electromechanical power steering
6
Number of Airbags
—
2500
Towing Capacity
2800
11.6
Turning Circle
11.8

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Transit Custom Sport
Dimension
Transporter Van
70
Fuel Tank Capacity
70
5050
Length
5050
2148
Width
2275
1990
Height
1978
3100
Wheelbase
3100
160
Ground Clearance
—
2157
Kerb Weight
2291
5200
Boot Space
5800

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Transit Custom Sport
Feature
Transporter Van
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

Transit Custom Sport
Feature
Transporter Van
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

Transit Custom Sport
Feature
Transporter Van
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

Transit Custom Sport
Feature
Transporter Van
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Diesel Utility

Transit Custom Sport
Feature
Transporter Van
Trailer Sway Control
Side Steps
Tow Bar Prep

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Ford Transit Custom Sport

Pros

  • +Sportier exterior styling
  • +Extra Sport drive mode
  • +Powered driver seat
  • +Heated front seats
  • +Strong active safety tech

Cons

  • −Higher price than Trend
  • −Still front-wheel drive
  • −Cargo space varies by body
  • −Commercial-focused cabin
  • −No diesel AWD option

Volkswagen Transporter Van

Pros

  • +Strong 125 kW diesel performance
  • +Large 5.8 m3 cargo volume
  • +Modern safety and infotainment
  • +Up to 2800 kg braked towing
  • +Five-year unlimited kilometre warranty

Cons

  • −Higher starting price than predecessor
  • −Automatic transmission only
  • −Steel wheels are standard
  • −Long-wheelbase model costs more
  • −Options can raise the price quickly

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Volkswagen Transporter Van

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best Overall: Volkswagen Transporter Van

Leads this comparison on best overall with a score of 57.

Our Recommendation

Choose Ford Transit Custom Sport if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Volkswagen Transporter Van if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Volkswagen Transporter Van leads on value.

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