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Ford Transit Courier vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Ford Transit Courier vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • noticeably lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,707 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.3 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 very slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Courier delivers clearly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 138 Nm more.

Transit Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Courier offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,378 kg. The difference is around 264 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries substantially more – 701 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 535 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
-
co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

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

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

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