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Ford E-Tourneo Courier vs Vauxhall Frontera
Selected trimTitaniumChange trim196 mi · 46 kWh · £33,690
Selected trimDesignChange trim186 mi · 44 kWh · £23,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford E-Tourneo Courier leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Frontera leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford E-Tourneo Courier if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Vauxhall Frontera if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Ford
5.4
Vauxhall
5
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Ford
3.6
Vauxhall
3.6
Too close to call
FamilyFord
Ford
5.3
Vauxhall
3
ChargingFord
Ford
3.7
Vauxhall
2.6
Cost Per Mile
Ford
6.5
Vauxhall
6.2
Too close to call
City DrivingVauxhall
Ford
6.2
Vauxhall
6.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Ford E-Tourneo Courier
Titanium
- 110 litres more boot space
- 1.1s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.4 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,690 | £23,995 (better) |
| Official range | 196 miles (better) | 186 miles |
| Boot space | 570 L (better) | 460 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
Vauxhall Frontera
Length
Ford E-Tourneo Courier4,337mm-48mm
Vauxhall Frontera4,385mm
Width
Ford E-Tourneo Courier1,876mm
Vauxhall Frontera1,795mm-81mm
Height
Ford E-Tourneo Courier1,817mm
Vauxhall Frontera1,660mm-157mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,337 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,876 mm | 1,795 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,817 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m (better) | 11.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 524 mm spare | 605 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 570 L (better) | 460 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford E-Tourneo Courier
- At 4,337 mm, shorter than 100% of MPVs in our UK catalogue.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of the few MPVs in our catalogue that qualifies for the top band.
- 10.7 m turning circle, tighter than 100% of MPVs in our database.
Vauxhall Frontera
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford E-Tourneo Courier Titanium |  Vauxhall Frontera Design |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.34m | 4.38m+48mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.79m-81mm |
| Height | 1.82m | 1.66m-157mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.69m | 2.67m-22mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 570L (better) | 460L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.7m (better) | 11.05m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,724kg | 1,573kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 46kWh (better) | 44kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 196 mi (better) | 186 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,690 | £23,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £29,940 (-£3,750) | £22,495 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | MPV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
* Vauxhall Frontera: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 196 miles (better) | 186 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 163 miles (better) | 155 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 43.6 kWh | 43.8 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
| Power | 100 kW (better) | 83 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 125 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford E-Tourneo Courier
Titanium
Vauxhall Frontera
Design
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford E-Tourneo Courier Titanium
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant78%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist66%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Vauxhall Frontera Design
Vauxhall Frontera Design
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
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Vauxhall Frontera
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
No active listings.
Vauxhall Frontera
- £15,9492026Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford E-Tourneo Courier worth the extra £9,695 over the Vauxhall Frontera?
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier costs £9,695 more than the Vauxhall Frontera. For that premium it adds 110 litres more boot space and a 1.1s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier or the Vauxhall Frontera?
The Vauxhall Frontera is £9,695 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Vauxhall Frontera comes out roughly £9,695 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and Vauxhall Frontera like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 163 miles for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and 155 miles for the Vauxhall Frontera - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier or the Vauxhall Frontera?
The Vauxhall Frontera is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 81 mm narrower than the Ford E-Tourneo Courier. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 605 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Frontera and about 524 mm of total clearance for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier or the Vauxhall Frontera?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and 90% for the Vauxhall Frontera. That gives the Vauxhall Frontera a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Vauxhall Frontera's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Ford E-Tourneo Courier's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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