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Ford Tourneo Custom
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Volkswagen Transporter T4
Van · Diesel
Ford Tourneo Custom
Car A
Ford Tourneo Custom
The Ford Tourneo Custom suits large families and road trips with seating for eight and up to 2,000 liters of cargo space. Its diesel returns about 6 L/100 km, favoring practicality and good value in its segment over performance or luxury.
8 seatsVanDiesel5-star safety6 L/100km
Volkswagen Transporter T4
Car B
Volkswagen Transporter T4
A 9-seat diesel people-mover with strong torque and efficient consumption, the Transporter T4 suits large families and mixed people/cargo use. It prioritizes practicality and operating efficiency over premium feel or sporty performance.
9 seatsVanDiesel3-star safety150 hp
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrain

Usage fit

Family 94 / 77
City 32 / 42
Budget / value 62 / 60
Road trip 66 / 45
Performance 28 / 28
Cargo 87 / 64
Practical 59 / 55
Premium 30 / 20
Winter 30 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Tourneo Custom · Orange = Volkswagen Transporter T4

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Tourneo Custom Volkswagen Transporter T4
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Tourneo Custom

  • Eight seats and a 2,000 L cargo area suit large families and bulky gear
  • Diesel consumption around 6 L/100 km is efficient for its class on long trips
  • 350 Nm of torque helps when fully loaded and during highway merges
  • Offers good value in its segment at this price point

Volkswagen Transporter T4

  • Seats nine and offers 800 L of cargo capacity
  • Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100km combined
  • 350 Nm of torque helps with hauling passengers and gear
  • Reliability ranks as a strength in the signals

Verdict

Pick Ford Tourneo Custom if…
Best fuel economy
Ford Tourneo Custom uses 6.0 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Transporter T4 if…
More power
Volkswagen Transporter T4 puts out 150 hp vs 130 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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