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Ford Transit VE6/VE83 vs Volkswagen Transporter T4: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Ford Transit VE6/VE83

Ford · 1986–2000

Transit VE6/VE83

Power
59 kW80 PS

Photo: Kieran White from Manchester, England / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Volkswagen Transporter T4

Volkswagen · 1990–2003

Transporter T4

Power
150 kW204 PS

Photo: Ronald Hoppe / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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In plain words

Volkswagen Transporter T4 has more power: 150 kW (204 PS) against 59 kW (80 PS) for Ford Transit VE6/VE83. Ford Transit VE6/VE83 is the older design (from 1986); Volkswagen Transporter T4 arrived in 1990.

Full specifications

Ford Transit VE6/VE83Volkswagen Transporter T4
General
Version 2.5 · 59 kW (80 PS) 2.8 AMV · petrol · 150 kW (204 PS)
Production years 1986–2000 1990–2003
Body Pickup, Van Van, Minibus
Class Van Van
Country United Kingdom Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 59 kW (80 PS) 79 hp 150 kW (204 PS) 201 hp Better
Power, all versions 59–74 kW (80–101 PS) 79–99 hp 50–150 kW (68–204 PS) 67–201 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 245 Nm 181 lb-ft
Engine and transmission
Fuel No data Petrol
Engine 2,500 cc 2.5 l 2,800 cc · 6 cyl 2.8 l
Engine code No data AMV
Drive No data Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length No data 4,707 mm 185.3 in
Width No data 1,840 mm 72.4 in
Height No data 1,940 mm 76.4 in †
Wheelbase No data 2,920 mm 115.0 in
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 80 l 21.1 gal US No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

† from another version of this generation.

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