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Ford Tourneo Courier vs VW Transporter Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (21800 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or VW Transporter Transporter?

Ford Tourneo Courier

VW Transporter Transporter

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

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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 Transporter Transporter costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 15701 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Tourneo Courier manages with 6.60 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Tourneo Courier: with 17.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 21.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.60 kWh.

As for range, the VW Transporter Transporter performs somewhat better – achieving up to 331 km, about 43 km more than the Ford Tourneo Courier.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Transporter has a clearly edge – offering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Tourneo Courier performs a bit better – reaching 175 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Transporter Transporter pulls noticeable stronger with 415 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Ford Tourneo Courier is evident lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1872 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Transporter convincingly takes the win – 1259 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 776 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Transporter Transporter shows itself to be is largely superior 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 Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 8.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
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Ford Tourneo Courier
VW Transporter Transporter

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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 Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21800 - 34300 £
Price
37500 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.30 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh
Electric Range
288 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
43.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1517 - 1545 kg
Curb weight
1872 - 2462 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4337 mm
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Width
1800 - 1813 mm
Width
2032 mm
Height
1817 - 1836 mm
Height
1966 - 1985 mm
Max trunk capacity
2162 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
755 - 1259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
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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