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Ford Transit Courier vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or VW ID.5?

Ford Transit Courier vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,510 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Courier. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 246 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

ID.5

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 VW ID.5 offers considerably more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 255 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 significantly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 673 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries markedly more – 701 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is far ahead 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
Ford Transit Courier
VW ID.5

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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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Ford Transit Courier
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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