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Ford Transit Connect vs Vauxhall Vivaro - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (26700 £ vs 33200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Ford Transit Connect

Vauxhall Vivaro

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Connect has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £, while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6477 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.20 L. The difference is about 5.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs significantly better – achieving up to 352 km, about 234 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.

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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 Vauxhall Vivaro has a to a small extent edge – offering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Vivaro is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 10.50 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Transit Connect performs barely noticeable better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Vauxhall Vivaro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Vivaro pulls to a small extent stronger with 400 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers decisively more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is slightly lighter – 1477 kg compared to 1722 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs clearly perceptible better – up to 6100 L, which is about 2400 L more than the Ford Transit Connect.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Vivaro clearly perceptible takes the win – 1226 kg compared to 792 kg. That’s a difference of about 434 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Transit Connect shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £26,700
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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
  • Electric Range : 118 km
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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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Vauxhall Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26700 - 41500 £
Price
33200 - 52500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
Curb weight
1722 - 2260 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Length
4980 - 5331 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1856 - 1860 mm
Height
1890 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6100 L
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
840 - 1226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Connect?

The Ford Transit Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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