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Ford Transit Courier vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (18,900 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Ford Transit Courier vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • slightly more power
  • barely more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Courier is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,900 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,280 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Courier is noticeably more efficient: consuming 17.1 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers barely more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 25 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Trafic Transporter

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 Renault Trafic Transporter offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 90 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: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is clearly lighter – 1,230 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 618 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 6,000 L more than the Ford Transit Courier.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries substantially more – 1,222 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 512 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter is clearly superior overall 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 £33,200
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 km
Ford Transit Courier
Renault Trafic Transporter

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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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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Ford Transit Courier
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,900 - 31,100 £
Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
293 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,230 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,337 - 4,344 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,827 - 1,839 mm
Height
1,967 - 2,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 8,900 L
Payload
529 - 710 kg
Payload
848 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
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