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Ford Transit Courier vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Ford Transit Courier vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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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 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,336 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Courier. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 120 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 70 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 barely lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries noticeably more – 701 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
Ford Transit Courier
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Ford Transit Courier
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
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