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Ford Transit Courier vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Land Rover Discovery?

Ford Transit Courier vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Courier is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,716 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 410 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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is clearly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1,013 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries somewhat more – 803 kg compared to 701 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Courier have?

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

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