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Renault Trafic Bus vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Ford Transit Connect?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • noticeably more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Transit Connect

  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,763 £.

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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 Renault Trafic Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers moderately more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries noticeably more – 982 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 202 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Renault Trafic Bus
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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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 Trafic Bus
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
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