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Ford Transit Courier vs Lexus RZ comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Lexus RZ?

Ford Transit Courier vs Lexus RZ: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lexus RZ

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Courier is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,287 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Courier. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers considerably more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 234 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

RZ

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RZ offers considerably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers substantially more torque with 538 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 248 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 clearly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries markedly more – 701 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ comes out modestly 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 £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
Ford Transit Courier
Lexus RZ

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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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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Ford Transit Courier
Lexus RZ

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
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
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
505 - 540 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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