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Ford Transit Courier vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Ford Transit Courier vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,073 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Courier offers considerably more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 271 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Transit Courier

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.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is markedly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries very slightly more – 701 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier is decisively ahead 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.

from £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 325 km
Ford Transit Courier
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Ford Transit Courier
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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