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Ford Transit Courier vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or NIO EL8?

Ford Transit Courier vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • markedly 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 NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,402 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Courier is slightly more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 185 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

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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 NIO EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 560 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: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is clearly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries somewhat more – 701 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
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
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Courier have?

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

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