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Ford Transit Courier vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (18,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or VW Touran?

Ford Transit Courier vs VW Touran: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 18,900 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,074 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Touran

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 VW Touran offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran 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 noticeably lighter – 1,230 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries moderately more – 710 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier 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.

from £18,900
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 : 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 293 km
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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 Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,900 - 31,100 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
293 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
MPV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,230 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,337 - 4,344 mm
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,827 - 1,839 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 710 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Courier have?

The Ford Transit Courier is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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