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Renault Express vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Ford Transit Connect?

Renault Express vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Ford Transit Connect

  • slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,679 £.

Transit Connect

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Connect offers slightly more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Transit Connect is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers markedly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is visibly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries a bit more – 780 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express sits just 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 £17,100
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Renault Express
Ford Transit Connect

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Renault Express
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
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