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Ford Transit Connect vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Lexus LS?

Ford Transit Connect vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Lexus LS

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

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 26,700 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,553 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 9.1 L/100km.

LS

Engine and Performance:

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 Lexus LS offers substantially more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 209 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LS is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Transit Connect tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 64 km/h.

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: Ford Transit Connect offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is clearly lighter – 1,477 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 868 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries substantially more – 792 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 337 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £26,700
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 km
Ford Transit Connect
Lexus LS

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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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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Ford Transit Connect
Lexus LS

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 41,500 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,477 - 1,866 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,500 - 4,868 mm
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,856 - 1,860 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lexus
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