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Ford Transit Connect vs VW Transporter Bus comparison
Compare performance (122 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or VW Transporter Bus?
Ford Transit Connect vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences
Transit Connect
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Ford Transit Connect is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,674 £.
Transporter Bus
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 VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 95 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 Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 423 kg.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 363 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Transporter Bus 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.
from £41,500
VW Transporter Bus
Ford Transit Connect
VW Transporter Bus
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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 Transporter Bus
The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.
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Ford Transit Connect
VW Transporter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
-
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 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
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Payload
775 - 780 kg
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
320 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
-
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
VW
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