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Ford E-Tourneo Courier vs Vauxhall Combo Life
Selected trimTitaniumChange trim196 mi · 46 kWh · £33,690
Selected trimDesignChange trim211 mi · 52 kWh · £32,340
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford E-Tourneo Courier leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving, while the Vauxhall Combo Life leads on value for money.
Best value
Vauxhall Combo LifeRange & charging
Ford E-Tourneo CourierPracticality
Ford E-Tourneo CourierWhich should you choose?
Choose the Ford E-Tourneo Courier if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Vauxhall Combo Life if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVauxhall
Ford
5.4
Vauxhall
6.7
Motorway RangeFord
Ford
3.6
Vauxhall
1.7
Family
Ford
5.3
Vauxhall
5.4
Too close to call
Charging
Ford
3.7
Vauxhall
3.8
Too close to call
Cost Per MileFord
Ford
6.5
Vauxhall
1
City DrivingFord
Ford
6.2
Vauxhall
4.8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,690 | £32,340 (better) |
| Official range | 196 miles | 211 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 570 L | 775 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec (better) | 11.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Length
Ford E-Tourneo Courier4,337mm-73mm
Vauxhall Combo Life4,410mm
Width
Ford E-Tourneo Courier1,876mm-45mm
Vauxhall Combo Life1,921mm
Height
Ford E-Tourneo Courier1,817mm
Vauxhall Combo Life1,812mm-5mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,337 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,876 mm (better) | 1,921 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,107 mm |
| Height | 1,817 mm | 1,812 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m (better) | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 524 mm spare (better) | 479 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 570 L | 775 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 2130 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg (better) | 0 kg |
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 Combo Life
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford E-Tourneo Courier Titanium |  Vauxhall Combo Life Design |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.34m | 4.41m+73mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.92m+45mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.11m |
| Height | 1.82m | 1.81m-5mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.69m | 2.79m+93mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 570L | 775L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 2130L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.7m (better) | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,724kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg (better) | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 46kWh | 52kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 196 mi | 211 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,690 | £32,340 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £29,940 (-£3,750) (better) | £30,840 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | MPV | MPV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 196 miles | 211 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 163 miles (better) | 131 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 195 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 43.6 kWh | 52 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec (better) | 11.7 sec |
| Power | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 270 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
Titanium
Vauxhall Combo Life
Design
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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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 Combo Life Design
Tested 2018
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant81%
Vulnerable Road Users58%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford E-Tourneo Courier worth the extra £1,350 over the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier costs £1,350 more than the Vauxhall Combo Life. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Vauxhall Combo Life is not just cheaper - it also offers 205 litres more boot space. 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 Combo Life?
The Vauxhall Combo Life is £1,350 cheaper to buy. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is cheaper to charge, roughly £160 a year versus £216 for the Vauxhall Combo Life, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Vauxhall Combo Life comes out roughly £1,070 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 Combo Life like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 163 miles for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and 131 miles for the Vauxhall Combo Life - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier goes roughly 32 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-35 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 45 mm narrower than the Vauxhall Combo Life. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 524 mm of total clearance for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and about 479 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Combo Life.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and 84% for the Vauxhall Combo Life. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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