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Ford Transit Connect
Car A
Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is a five-seat gasoline model that blends very generous cargo capacity with strong efficiency for its class, making it a practical pick for growing families and mixed family–work duty. It favors utility and good value in its segment over premium trimmings or winter specialization.
5 seatsVanGasoline4-star safety7.5 L/100km
Volkswagen Transporter T2
Car B
Volkswagen Transporter T2
A practical 5-seater that blends usable performance with efficiency for city and small-family duties, offering good value in its segment. Best for buyers prioritizing everyday usability and running costs over premium features or winter-focused capability.
5 seatsVanGasoline150 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssecondary usage matchsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 79 / 40
City 43 / 42
Budget / value 63 / 48
Road trip 49 / 27
Performance 25 / 27
Cargo 68 / 34
Practical 53 / 28
Premium 20 / 14
Winter 22 / 14

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Transit Connect · Orange = Volkswagen Transporter T2

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Transit Connect Volkswagen Transporter T2
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Pros & cons

Ford Transit Connect

  • Very generous 1000 L cargo space suits family gear and cargo-heavy tasks.
  • Strong efficiency for its class at 7.5 combined consumption.
  • Five seats with a large load area fit growing families and mixed use.
  • Priced at 29,000, representing good value in its segment.

Volkswagen Transporter T2

  • Efficient for its class at 8.5 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check
  • 5 seats and a 400 L trunk suit city chores and compact-family needs
  • 150 hp and 320 Nm provide confident everyday performance with 0-100 km/h in 9.5 s
  • At 25,000, it represents good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Ford Transit Connect if…
Best fuel economy
Ford Transit Connect uses 7.5 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Transporter T2 if…
More power
Volkswagen Transporter T2 puts out 150 hp vs 121 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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