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Ford Transit Courier vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or SsangYong Korando?

Ford Transit Courier vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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SsangYong Korando

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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly 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 markedly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,336 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Courier. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 14 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Korando

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 SsangYong Korando offers noticeably more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers slightly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 70 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is moderately lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries noticeably more – 701 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier holds a narrow 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.

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
Ford Transit Courier
SsangYong Korando

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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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Ford Transit Courier
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
SsangYong
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