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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Ford Transit Courier?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
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Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,336 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Courier. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers visibly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 120 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Transit Courier

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers markedly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Astra Sports Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is barely lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries markedly more – 701 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is decisively ahead 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Ford Transit Courier

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Ford Transit Courier

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Ford
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