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Ford Tourneo Courier vs VW Tiguan – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or VW Tiguan?

Ford Tourneo Courier

VW Tiguan

3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tourneo Courier @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Tourneo Courier has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21800 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.60 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Ford Tourneo Courier performs decisively better – achieving up to 288 km, about 162 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 VW Tiguan has a significantly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs evident better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Ford Tourneo Courier tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

Tourneo Courier @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

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 curb weight, Ford Tourneo Courier is hardly perceptible lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers to a small extent more room – 652 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Tourneo Courier performs noticeable better – up to 2162 L, which is about 512 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan minimal takes the win – 533 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Tiguan proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Ford Tourneo Courier
VW Tiguan

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Tiguan @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km

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 Tiguan

3.3 (3 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Ford Tourneo Courier
VW Tiguan
Tourneo Courier @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center
Tiguan @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
21800 - 34300 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.30 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
288 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
43.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1517 - 1545 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4337 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1800 - 1813 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1817 - 1836 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
2162 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 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
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Ford Tourneo Courier have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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