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Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Nissan Ariya?

Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Nissan Ariya

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,044 £.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Ariya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 702 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries substantially more – 780 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 417 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
Ford Transit Connect
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Ford Transit Connect
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
363 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
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
320 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
Nissan
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