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Ford Transit Connect vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Subaru BRZ?

Ford Transit Connect vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • somewhat cheaper
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Subaru BRZ

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Connect is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,187 £.

BRZ

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 Subaru BRZ offers clearly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers markedly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 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: Subaru BRZ offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is visibly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries clearly more – 780 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 376 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ is clearly superior 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.

from £36,000
BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Ford Transit Connect
Subaru BRZ

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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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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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Ford Transit Connect
Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Subaru
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