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Ford Tourneo Courier vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (21800 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or VW Golf?

Ford Tourneo Courier

VW Golf

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Tourneo Courier has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21800 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 3381 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.60 L. The difference is about 5.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Ford Tourneo Courier performs significantly better – achieving up to 288 km, about 145 km more than the VW Golf.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Ford Tourneo Courier tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, VW Golf is somewhat lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers clearly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Tourneo Courier performs decisively better – up to 2162 L, which is about 925 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Ford Tourneo Courier

The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21800 - 34300 £
Price
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.30 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
43.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1517 - 1545 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4337 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1800 - 1813 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1817 - 1836 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
2162 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Ford
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VW

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What drivetrain options does the Ford Tourneo Courier have?

The Ford Tourneo Courier is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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