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Ford Tourneo Courier vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or VW Polo?

Ford Tourneo Courier vs VW Polo: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • noticeably more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Polo is markedly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Ford Tourneo Courier costs 21,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,556 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

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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 Polo offers markedly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers only slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Tourneo Courier

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, VW Polo is markedly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 374 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 219 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Courier carries very slightly more – 483 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo 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.

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VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
320 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
Is the Ford Tourneo Courier offered with different drivetrains?

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

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