Ford Transit Van
0/5 (0)
$64,140
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 Van
Overview
Transporter Van
2014
Year
2025 - Present
1995
Engine
1996
121
Power
—
Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
3
Seating
3

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Transit Van
Specification
Transporter Van
1995
Engine Capacity
1996
EcoBlue
Engine Code
—
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
121
Power
—
390
Torque
—
RWD
Drive Type
FWD
—
Fuel Economy Combined
7.9
Euro 6
Emission Standard
—
235 / 65 R16
Tyre Size
215 / 65 R16 C 109 T
16
Wheel Size
16
4
Number of Doors
4
3
Seating Capacity
3
Disc
Front Brakes
—
Disc
Rear Brakes
—
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension
—
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension
—
Rack and Pinion
Steering Type
Electromechanical power steering
6
Number of Airbags
—
3500
Towing Capacity
2800
13.3
Turning Circle
11.8

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Transit Van
Dimension
Transporter Van
95
Fuel Tank Capacity
70
5981
Length
5050
2059
Width
2275
2547
Height
1978
3750
Wheelbase
3100
205
Ground Clearance
—
2384
Kerb Weight
2291
10200
Boot Space
5800

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

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

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Ford Transit Van

Pros

  • +Large 10200 L load space
  • +Strong 121 kW diesel engine
  • +High 390 Nm torque output
  • +3500 kg braked towing capacity
  • +Three-seat front cabin

Cons

  • −Large footprint in tight streets
  • −No all-wheel-drive option
  • −Diesel requires AdBlue
  • −Fuel economy not officially published
  • −Steel wheels are work-focused

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 for Practicality / Space: Ford Transit Van

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: Ford Transit Van

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose Ford Transit Van 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 and Ford Transit Van leads on practicality.

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