Foton Miler vs Ford Transit Custom

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.

Foton Miler in South Africa

Foton Miler

Box Body Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 399,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 92 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
Ford Transit Custom in South Africa

Ford Transit Custom

2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 770,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 360 Nm ⛽ 12.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Foton Miler vs Ford Transit Custom: 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.

Miler starts ZAR 430,100 cheaper Miler from ZAR 339,900 · Transit Custom from ZAR 770,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Miler Transit Custom
Maximum Power Miler92 kW Transit Custom100 kW
Maximum Torque Miler320 Nm Transit Custom360 Nm
Engine Size Miler2000 cc Transit Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy MilerNot Officially Disclosed Transit Custom12.2 km/l
Ground Clearance MilerNot Officially Disclosed Transit Custom130 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Miler Transit Custom
Model Introduced Year 2024 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Single-row cab platform on a 2,900 mm wheelbase with four body configurations in the live local range. Current South African Transit Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Current South African Miler range, with no separate facelift identified. 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 Not Applicable Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Light truck Panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment 2.1-tonne light truck Van
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Van
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Wheelbase Type - Long wheelbase
Tare Mass Kg - 1756 kg
Spec Miler Transit Custom
Length 5535 mm 5450 mm
Width 1970 mm 2032 mm
Height 2110 mm 1979 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 484 l
Kerb Weight 2120 kg 1756 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 3025 kg
Payload Capacity 2180 kg 1269 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 3 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 984 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 947 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1047 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 881 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Miler and Transit Custom 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Miler vs Transit Custom questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.