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Ford Transit Courier vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Kia PV5?

Ford Transit Courier vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Kia PV5

  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably more electric range
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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.

Ford Transit Courier is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,165 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Courier is barely more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the Kia PV5. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 91 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

PV5

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 Kia PV5 offers somewhat more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Courier delivers a bit more torque with 290 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 40 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 markedly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries moderately more – 790 kg compared to 701 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier comes out clearly 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
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Ford Transit Courier

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Kia PV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
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 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 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
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
455 - 790 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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