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 T60 Double Cab vs Ford Transit Custom: the short answer
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Transit Custom remains close.
T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 290,000 cheaperT60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000 · Transit Custom from ZAR 770,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Maximum Power
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Transit Custom100 kW
Maximum Torque
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Transit Custom360 Nm
Engine Size
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Transit Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Transit Custom12.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Transit Custom130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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LDV T60 Double Cab
T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Transit Custom
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Transit Custom
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
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Model Introduced Year
2024
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Current South African Transit Custom 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
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Van
Model Year
2024
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
Commercial van
Vehicle Type
Pickup
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
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Length
5365 mm
5450 mm
Width
1900 mm
2032 mm
Height
1809 mm
1979 mm
Wheelbase
3155 mm
3500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1190 l
484 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1756 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
3025 kg
Payload Capacity
975 kg
1269 kg
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
984 mm
Rear Headroom
965 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
881 mm
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Engine
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
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
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
10.5:1
Bore
83 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
92 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
100 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 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
Eco, Normal, Power
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
77.11 kW/tonne
56.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
240.96 Nm/tonne
205 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
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Single dry-plate clutch
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
4WD
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
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
2.48:1
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
No
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
12.2 km/l
City Mileage
8.85 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
14.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
12.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
73
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
784.95
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Airbags
6
Front passenger and side airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather
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 Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Load Bed Length
-
2602 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
-
2602 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-custom
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-information instrument display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
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 Officially Disclosed
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
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Approach Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24.2 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Standard
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21.3 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
130 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
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
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
18
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Mechanical
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
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
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
Ownership Role
Passenger/utility vehicle
Base
Price Zar
750000 ZAR
770000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current listed price
Starting Price
750000
770000
Starting Price Zar
750000
770000
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Transit Custom
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 T60 Double Cab and Transit Custom 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: T60 Double Cab 82 vs Transit Custom 60.
Efficiency index: T60 Double Cab 44 vs Transit Custom 53.
Safety-equipment index: T60 Double Cab 87 vs Transit Custom 90.
Practicality index: T60 Double Cab 87 vs Transit Custom 61.
Ownership-cover index: T60 Double Cab not separately scored vs Transit Custom 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
T60 Double Cab leads by 10 points
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Transit Custom remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
Transit Custom
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 67 pts for Transit Custom
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, Transit Custom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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