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Ford Transit Connect vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or SsangYong Torres?

Ford Transit Connect vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • only slightly cheaper
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SsangYong Torres

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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Connect is only slightly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,044 £.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers substantially more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers only slightly more torque with 339 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 19 Nm more.

Transit Connect

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: SsangYong Torres offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is only slightly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries visibly more – 780 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 228 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
Ford Transit Connect
SsangYong Torres

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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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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Ford Transit Connect
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
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Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
SsangYong
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