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Ford Transit Courier vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Nissan Qashqai?

Ford Transit Courier vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,950 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers clearly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers slightly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 290 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 only slightly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 42 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries markedly more – 701 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier is decisively 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

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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Nissan Qashqai

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4.9 (4 Reviews)
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karol
3 Jun 2026, 20:17:58

Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Courier have?

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

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