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Ford Everest vs Volkswagen Transporter Kombi: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Everest starts ZAR 277,800 cheaperEverest from ZAR 825,000 · Transporter Kombi from ZAR 1,102,800
Five key differences
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Specification
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Maximum Power
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Transporter Kombi110 kW
Maximum Torque
Everest600 Nm
Transporter Kombi360 Nm
Engine Size
Everest2993 cc
Transporter Kombi1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Everest11.8 km/l
Transporter Kombi13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Everest226 mm
Transporter Kombi150 mm
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Ford Everest
3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current-generation Ford Everest
Current South African Transporter Kombi listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
2139 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Length
4914 mm
5050 mm
Width
1923 mm
2032 mm
Height
1842 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
-
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
2139 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
3075 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
936 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
11.8 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
-
Rear Headroom
953 mm
-
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
912 mm
-
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Coil spring with Watts linkage
Not Available
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
everest
transporter-kombi
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
24
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
360 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
168.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
Available
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Available
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.7
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Front and rear driven axles
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
8
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
55 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Airbags
6
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
3
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Kombi grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
5
3
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
12
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12
Not Available
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
12
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Transporter Kombi
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
This Everest and Transporter Kombi comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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