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Ford Transit Connect vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Lotus Eletre?

Ford Transit Connect vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Connect is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,901 £.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 796 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 665 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 990 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries clearly more – 780 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre holds a decisive overall lead 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Ford Transit Connect
Lotus Eletre

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Ford Transit Connect
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 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
Lotus
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