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Toyota Prius vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Ford Transit Courier?

Toyota Prius vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,765 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Courier offers clearly more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 239 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Transit Courier

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers clearly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is a bit lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries substantially more – 701 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 326 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
Toyota Prius
Ford Transit Courier

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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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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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Toyota Prius
Ford Transit Courier

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Ford
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