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Ford Transit Connect vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Kia EV6?

Ford Transit Connect vs Kia EV6: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Kia EV6

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,758 £.

EV6

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 Kia EV6 offers considerably more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 487 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia EV6 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries considerably more – 780 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
Ford Transit Connect
Kia EV6

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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Ford Transit Connect
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
440 - 450 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
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