Head to head
Ford Transit Custom DCIV vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom DCIV | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600-3,400kg | 2800-3350 kg |
| Engine | 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option | - |
| Cargo volume | 5.7-8.2m3 (standard van) | - |
| Payload | - | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | - | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Load length | - | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom DCIV, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transit Custom DCIV if...
A crew van body that carries a work gang plus tools and materials behind a second row of seats, at the cost of some load space compared with a standard panel van. It suits trade and plant hire fleets moving small teams to site together.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Buy or hire the Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Full Transporter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom DCIV and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is a medium panel van (T6.1 generation), VW's rival to the Transit Custom and Vivaro..
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom DCIV or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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