Compare performance (270 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 26,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Ford Transit Connect?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Ford Transit Connect is markedly cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,599 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Fiat Ducato offers clearly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 312 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.
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 Fiat Ducato offers substantially more power – delivering 270 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Ford Transit Connect is moderately faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Fiat Ducato tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers markedly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Ford Transit Connect offers more seats – 5 vs 3.
In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is significantly lighter – 1,477 kg compared to 2,125 kg. The difference is around 648 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Fiat Ducato offers considerably more capacity – up to 17,000 L, about 13,300 L more than the Ford Transit Connect.
When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 792 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,228 kg.
The Ford Transit Connect 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.
The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.
detailsThe Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 57,800 £
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Price
26,700 - 41,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
430 km
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Electric Range
118 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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co2
11 - 153 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
3
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,125 - 2,940 kg
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Curb weight
1,477 - 1,866 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,413 - 6,678 mm
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Length
4,500 - 4,868 mm
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Width
2,050 - 2,100 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
2,254 - 2,774 mm
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Height
1,856 - 1,860 mm
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Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,700 L
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Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
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Payload
602 - 792 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
120 - 270 HP
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
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Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
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Torque
320 - 450 Nm
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Torque
280 - 350 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
88 - 200 kW
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Ford
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