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Ford Transit Connect vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Genesis G80?

Ford Transit Connect vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Genesis G80

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

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 Connect is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,481 £.

G80

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G80 offers clearly more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G80 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis G80 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is substantially lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries clearly more – 780 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 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 £64,300
G80

Genesis G80

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 km
Ford Transit Connect
Genesis G80

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Ford Transit Connect

The 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.

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Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is a quietly confident executive sedan that marries elegant, restrained design with an interior that feels bespoke rather than mass-produced. For buyers who crave flagship comfort and poise without the badge theatrics, the G80 serves serious luxury and refinement with a touch of surprising value — like a tuxedoed chauffeur who secretly loves great playlists.

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Ford Transit Connect
Genesis G80

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Genesis
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