Head to head · Panel van
Ford Transit vs Volkswagen Transporter
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Volkswagen Transporter comes out ahead of the Ford Transit, winning 1 of the 1 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Ford Transit | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £16,750 (2023, 41,000 mi) | £18,000 (2023, 35,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 52% | 52% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 52 | 62 · wins |
| Average mpg | 38 | 38 |
| Insurance group | 16 | 16 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Transit vs Transporter — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Transit or the Transporter?
The Volkswagen Transporter scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 62 against the Ford Transit's 52 out of 100.
How much does a used Transit cost compared with a Transporter?
A roughly three-year-old Ford Transit is worth about £16,750 at typical mileage, against about £18,000 for the equivalent Volkswagen Transporter.