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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Ford Transit Courier?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • barely more efficient
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Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Courier is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,322 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Transit Courier

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Courier offers only slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is a bit lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries markedly more – 701 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ford
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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