If you’re in the market for a cargo van, you want something reliable and affordable. We’ll be taking a look at the 2025 Ford Transit vs 2025 Volkswagen Transporter for this best work van comparison to see which one is right for you.
Key takeaways
- The Ford Transit has tons of power, putting the VW to shame.
- The Transit comes with options that make every handyman, and tradesman happy.
- The VW is not available in the US.
Is there a 2025 Transit?
Yes, there is a 2025 Transit. The 2025 Transit is a tradesmen’s paradise thanks to some new factory features. Ford knows that tradesmen are important and so they made specific upfit packages for the most common trades. These are the Electrician Trade package, HVAC Trade Package and a General Contractor Trade package.
These packages come with a number of features that help specialize your vehicle for your needs without much effort from you. The Electrician package comes with drawers and bins to help you organize small parts, while offering reels for your wires.
The HVAC package comes with bind, shelving and even racks that come with restraints to ensure that your refrigerant doesn't get knocked around. The General Contractor package comes with a mix of both, keeping small and large things secure.
If you’re looking to deliver packages, this year also adds some foldable shelving for you, helping you organize and keep items secure. If you’re looking for a fleet, then you can find the Smart Acceleration Truncation option, this helps prevent jackrabbit starts.
Is there a 2025 Transporter?
Yes, there is a Transporter, but not in the US. While the Transporter is an impressive addition to the cargo van lineup, VW probably knew that they couldn't compete with the Ford Transit, so it wasn't introduced to the US market.
2025 Ford Transit price
The Transit comes in 3 models for you to pick from. The models are:
- Cargo Van starting at $47,400
- Passenger Van XL starting at $55,545
- Passenger Van XLT starting at $57,345
While there’s a few passenger variants, we’ll focus on the cargo variants. The Cargo Van is available in a few options, and a few different body styles. These styles are the 150, 250, and 350. Car and Driver feels that the “base-model Ford Transit T-150 Cargo Van offers the best value of the bunch.” This is because the models come with the same features, with different body styles, at separate prices.
2025 Volkswagen Transporter price
The 2025 Volkswagen will start around $49,800.
The Volkswagen comes in 3 trims to pick from. These trims are:
- Commerce starting at $49,800
- Commerce Plus starting at $51,600
- Commerce Pro starting at $55,100
With prices that are this high, it’s easy to understand why Volkswagen was scared to take on the US market, when the Transit is already here and comes with so many configurable options.
2025 Ford Transit specs
The Transit has two wheel base lengths. There's tons of options to pick from on the Transit. The mechanical options and their specs are:
- 3.5L PFDi V6 engine, producing 275 horsepower, and 260 lb-ft of torque.
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine. This engine produces 400 horsepower, and 500 lb-ft of torque.
It is available in AWD, and RWD, comes with either a 3.73, or 4.10 axle ratio, as well as three roof heights. Also coming with a few Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings, which are 8670, 8800, 9070, 9150, 9500, 9950, and 11,000.
2025 Volkswagen Transporter specs.
The Transporter comes with three engine options. The engines that you will find on this model produce a range of horsepower. Between 109 and 168 horsepower. It also comes with a few electric engines producing between 134 and 282 horsepower.
Even if the Transporter was here in the US, the engine specs wouldn’t be able to hold a candle to the Transit, as it produces more power.
Final Thoughts
There’s a reason the VW isn't here in the US, and in our opinion that’s the Ford Transit. If you want the best, it doesn’t get any better, come by and see us at Alan Jay Ford in Sebring for more info!