VS

Ford Transit Connect vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Ford Transit Connect vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
details

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
details

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Connect is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,167 £.

Range Rover Velar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 428 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries markedly more – 780 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is far ahead 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 £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Ford Transit Connect
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

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.

details

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

details
Ford Transit Connect
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
103 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.