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Ford Transit Courier vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs ), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Tesla Roadster?

Ford Transit Courier vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
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Tesla Roadster

  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Courier is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 163,630 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers substantially more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 675 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Roadster

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: Ford Transit Courier offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Transit Courier

Engine and Performance:

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 9,710 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier 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 £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
Tesla Roadster

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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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Ford Transit Courier
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
-

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
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Tesla
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