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Ford Transit Connect vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or VW ID.7 Touring?

Ford Transit Connect vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Ford Transit Connect is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,257 £.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 359 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: VW ID.7 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 616 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries considerably more – 780 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Ford Transit Connect
VW ID.7 Touring

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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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Ford Transit Connect
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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