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Ford Transit Courier vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 15,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Kia Picanto?

Ford Transit Courier vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
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Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is noticeably cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Courier costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,355 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Picanto

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 Ford Transit Courier offers clearly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Courier delivers substantially more torque with 290 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 194 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, Kia Picanto is markedly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,378 kg. The difference is around 254 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries significantly more – 701 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 369 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier is far 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.

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
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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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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Ford Transit Courier
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Courier have?

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

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