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Ford Transit Courier vs BYD Sealion 7 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or BYD Sealion 7?

Ford Transit Courier vs BYD Sealion 7: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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BYD Sealion 7

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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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

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Courier is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the BYD Sealion 7 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,193 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Courier is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Sealion 7. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Sealion 7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 502 km, about 177 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Sealion 7

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 BYD Sealion 7 offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Sealion 7 delivers substantially more torque with 690 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Transit Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is substantially lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 2,225 kg. The difference is around 847 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries considerably more – 701 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 291 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Sealion 7 sits just ahead overall 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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Sealion 7

BYD Sealion 7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 313 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 502 km
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Ford Transit Courier

The Ford Transit Courier is a compact, city-friendly van that hides surprising practicality behind a neat, no-nonsense exterior. Ideal for small businesses and urban runs, it pairs easy maneuverability and clever load solutions with a colleague-friendly driving position — proof that you don't need a giant van to get big jobs done.

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oriol
27 Feb 2026, 15:33:27

range that I can always charge to 100% — unlike other brands that told me it was recommended to stop at 80%, which consequently cut my real range from 600 to 480 by not being able to charge to 100%. I think that's something people should know.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
42,800 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
456 - 502 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,225 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
313 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
380 - 690 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
230 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
BYD
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Courier have?

The Ford Transit Courier is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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