Ford Tourneo Custom vs Volkswagen Kombi
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Kombi wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 86 110 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tourneo Custom | Kombi | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 063 000 | R 1 102 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 18 580/m | R 19 275/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 717 394 | R 803 504 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 345 606 | R 299 296 |
| Value after 5 years | R 573 345 | R 670 156 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Ford Tourneo Custom →
Ford's eight-seat people mover has competed with the Vito, Caravelle and Staria since 2013, and the current generation arrived in 2024 with 2.0 diesel power across the range. Shuttle operators like the space and running costs. Constant fleet and tourism demand keeps resale steady.
Known for: shuttle and big-family bus duty
Volkswagen Kombi →
Few nameplates carry as much weight in SA, where the Kombi has been the family and school-run bus of choice for generations. The T6.1 made way in 2025 for a Kombi version of the new Ford-built Transporter. Resale is excellent for a vehicle this size and used demand never really cools.
Known for: the default south african family bus
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Tourneo Custom or the Volkswagen Kombi?
The Volkswagen Kombi. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 67% for the Ford Tourneo Custom, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Tourneo Custom loses about R 345 606 over three years and the Volkswagen Kombi loses about R 299 296. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Ford Tourneo Custom runs about R 18 580 per month and the Volkswagen Kombi about R 19 275, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.