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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Ford Tourneo Custom vs Volkswagen Transporter Vans: 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.
Transporter Vans starts ZAR 299,000 cheaperTourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500 · Transporter Vans from ZAR 776,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Maximum Power
Tourneo Custom125 kW
Transporter Vans110 kW
Maximum Torque
Tourneo Custom390 Nm
Transporter Vans360 Nm
Engine Size
Tourneo Custom1996 cc
Transporter Vans1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
Transporter Vans13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tourneo Custom130 mm
Transporter Vans150 mm
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Ford Tourneo Custom
2.0L SWB Titanium X 8AT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
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Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Transporter Vans listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
MPV
Van
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Current
Wheelbase Type
Short wheelbase
-
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Passenger van
Van
Tare Mass Kg
Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
1900 kg
Vehicle Type
MPV
Van
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Length
5050 mm
5050 mm
Width
2032 mm
2032 mm
Height
1979 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
3100 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
482 l
-
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3200 kg
-
Payload Capacity
454 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
8 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
-
Front Headroom
996 mm
-
Rear Headroom
957 mm
-
Front Legroom
1048 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Load Bed Length
2622 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1392 mm
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
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
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
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone automatic
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
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
2622 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
1392 mm
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone automatic
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Sonar
Front and rear
-
Source Model Column
tourneo-custom
transporter-vans
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
mid
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Core range derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
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
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
390 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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow, Haul and Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
189.5 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
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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
13.5 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
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
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
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 Lights
Standard
-
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
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Collision Mitigation
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Digital rear-view camera
-
Reverse Camera Type
Digital rear-view camera
-
Reversing Camera
Digital rear-view camera
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
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
Rear USB Ports
Front and rear
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Interior Colour Options
3
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
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Vans grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Not Applicable
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
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
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
12
Not Available
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
-
Rear Usb
Front and rear
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Front and rear
-
Infotainment Screen
12
Not Available
Multi Information Display
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12
Not Available
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
3
Body Type
MPV
Van
DRL
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Led Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
150 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
-
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Not Available
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Not Available
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Spec
Tourneo Custom
Transporter Vans
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1278500 ZAR
804100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
1278500
804100
Starting Price Zar
1278500
804100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tourneo Custom and Transporter Vans 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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