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Ford Transit Connect vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Renault Express?

Ford Transit Connect vs Renault Express: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,679 £.

Express

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 Ford Transit Connect offers a bit more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Transit Connect is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers markedly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is markedly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries somewhat more – 780 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express holds a slight edge 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 £17,100
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Ford Transit Connect
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Ford Transit Connect
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
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