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Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon
Car A
Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon
A seven-seat wagon that prioritizes space and efficiency, the Transit Connect XLT Wagon suits large families and cargo-heavy routines. Performance is adequate and the price positions it as good value in its segment.
7 seatsVanGasoline4-star safety
Volkswagen Sharan
Car B
Volkswagen Sharan
The Volkswagen Sharan targets large families needing seven seats and sensible running costs. It favors efficiency and everyday usability over performance thrills.
7 seatsMinivanGasoline5-star safety6.1 L/100km150 hp
Why compared better on fuelcomparison pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 84 / 76
City 41 / 32
Budget / value 60 / 62
Road trip 47 / 60
Performance 24 / 29
Cargo 62 / 33
Practical 53 / 56
Premium 21 / 31
Winter 22 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon · Orange = Volkswagen Sharan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon Volkswagen Sharan
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Pros & cons

Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon

  • Seven seats with 800 L of cargo space for family and gear
  • Efficient for its class at 8.5 L/100 km, matching its strong consumption ranking
  • Around 32,000 price delivers good value in the 7-seat segment
  • 122 hp and 300 Nm provide usable everyday performance with 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s

Volkswagen Sharan

  • Seven-seat capacity works for large families
  • Efficient for its class (6.1 L/100 km combined)
  • Adequate performance for daily use (0–100 km/h in 9.9 s)
  • At about 35,000, it's good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon if…
Lower entry price
Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Volkswagen Sharan if…
More power
Volkswagen Sharan puts out 150 hp vs 122 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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