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Ford Transit Connect vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (150 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (26700 £ vs 38200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Renault Trafic Bus?
Transit Connect
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Ford Transit Connect has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11515 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.
Transit Connect
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 Renault Trafic Bus has a to a small extent edge – offering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Ford Transit Connect performs slight better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Trafic Bus pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 380 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.
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: Renault Trafic Bus offers decisively more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.
In curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is noticeable lighter – 1477 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus performs barely noticeable better – up to 4000 L, which is about 300 L more than the Ford Transit Connect.
When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Bus slightly takes the win – 982 kg compared to 792 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Ford Transit Connect is far ahead overall 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.
Ford Transit Connect
Renault Trafic Bus
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from about £26,700
Ford Transit Connect
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 Trafic Bus
The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.
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Ford Transit Connect
Renault Trafic Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26700 - 41500 £
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Price
38200 - 54400 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
118 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
11 - 153 g/km
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
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Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4500 - 4868 mm
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Length
5080 - 5480 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Height
1856 - 1860 mm
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Height
1973 - 1974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
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Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
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Payload
602 - 792 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
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Torque
280 - 350 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Renault
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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.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.