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Ford Transit Connect vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (26700 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Toyota Corolla?

Ford Transit Connect vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • barely noticeable cheaper
  • clearly more efficient

Toyota Corolla

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  • a bit more power
  • decisively quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • slight lighter

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 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1853 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

Corolla

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 Toyota Corolla has a a bit edge – offering 178 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.40 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Transit Connect performs slight better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

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 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is slight lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1477 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Connect performs significantly better – up to 3700 L, which is about 2648 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Connect decisively takes the win – 792 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 342 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect 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.

Ford Transit Connect
Toyota Corolla

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Transit Connect

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

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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Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Ford Transit Connect
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
26700 - 41500 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1856 - 1860 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
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.