Toyota HiAce vs Ford Transit Custom comparison
These are two of Australia's best-known van nameplates. One's brand new and one isn't; here's how they stack up on the spec sheet.
Toyota HiAce vs Ford Transit Custom Comparison
Toyota HiAce
Ford Transit Custom
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2024 Toyota
HiAce
vs
2024 Ford
Transit Custom
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the van category, between scores of 7.8 and 8.4.
0.0
8.0
8.2
0.0
Based on the Toyota HiAce LWB BARN DOOR (PANEL OPTION)
Based on the Ford Transit Custom TREND (SWB)
Best suitable for...
Work
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
70L
525 to 840 km
72L
468 to 547 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$48,886 - $60,196
$44,590 - $62,990
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great cargo capacity
- Peppy turbo-diesel
- Surprisingly comfortable
Misses
- Noisy interior
- Ageing infotainment
- Poor blind spot visibility
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable interior
- Loads of tech
- Bulkhead protection as standard
Misses
- More expensive than rivals
- Some driving tech quirks
- Occasional interior rattles
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$675)
- Rear Lift Door (+$550)
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota HiAce is only available in one exterior paint colour, French Vanilla.
Frozen White is standard, with Agate Black, Magnetic and Moondust Silver a $700 option.
You can also opt for one of 58 special-order colours for an extra $1400
Comparison
Reviews
8
2024 Toyota HiAce review
Toyota's tried and tested van is unchanged for 2024, but the barn door variant is still a great choice in the world of commercial vans.
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Max Davies
8.2
2025 Ford Transit Custom Trend SWB review
Ford's new commercial van is a worthwhile step forward, and it offers great value despite the increased asking price.
Max Davies
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2755 - 3456 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L, 3.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 130kW - 207kW | 125kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 - 6000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 351Nm - 450Nm | 390Nm - 405Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 4600 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.8 - 15.6 | 16.5 | |
