A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
LDV G10+ Van vs Ford Transit Van: the short answer
Transit Van has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.
G10+ Van starts ZAR 446,300 cheaperG10+ Van from ZAR 565,200 · Transit Van from ZAR 1,011,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Maximum Power
G10+ Van118 kW
Transit Van121 kW
Maximum Torque
G10+ Van375 Nm
Transit Van390 Nm
Engine Size
G10+ Van1996 cc
Transit Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
G10+ Van11.49 km/l
Transit Van10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed
Transit Van147 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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LDV G10+ Van
G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
G10+ Van
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Transit Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
G10+ Van
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Transit Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Current South African Transit Van listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
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
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-seat medium panel van
Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Commercial van
Vehicle Type
Van
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Gross Weight Class
-
470 series
Wheelbase Type
-
Extra-long wheelbase
Tare Mass Kg
-
2355 kg
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Length
5168 mm
6704 mm
Width
1980 mm
2059 mm
Height
1928 mm
2781 mm
Wheelbase
3198 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
4700 kg
Payload Capacity
915 kg
2270 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
998 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
959 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
899 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
2.0L EcoBlue diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
118 kW
121 kW
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
390 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
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
160 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.59 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
179.86 Nm/tonne
165.6 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
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Claimed Mileage
11.49 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.49 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
862.07
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
789.47 km
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Airbags
2
Driver airbag
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric upholstery
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Van grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
Manual air conditioning
Load Bed Length
-
4217 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1392 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
4217 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1392 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transit-van
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Multi-information instrument display
USB Ports
Standard
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
147 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Tyre Size
215/70 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Five-link coil spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Top
Price Zar
565200 ZAR
1062000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current listed price
Starting Price
565200
1062000
Starting Price Zar
565200
1062000
Spec
G10+ Van
Transit Van
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This G10+ Van and Transit Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: G10+ Van 61 vs Transit Van 65.
Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs Transit Van 48.
Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs Transit Van 90.
Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs Transit Van 63.
Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van not separately scored vs Transit Van not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Transit Van leads by 12 points
Transit Van has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.
Performance
Transit Van +4
Efficiency
Transit Van +2
Safety
Transit Van +40
Practicality
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Transit Van
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
63/100
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Transit Van
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 56 pts for G10+ Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Transit Van leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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