Engine, Transmission, and Performance Every version of the Transit Connect is motivated by a 169-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. If you're looking for something fleet of foot, the Transit Connect might not be the best choice.

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What's the difference between the Transit and the Transit Connect? Size, basically. The larger Ford Transit is perfect if you are a tradesman or contractor and need to carry items to job or client sites. The more compact, fuel-efficient Transit Connect is ideal for around-town driving or navigating busy city streets.

The diesels, which are the most popular options, are all 1.5-litre engines, with a choice of three power outputs, ranging from 75PS, 100PS to 120PS. Of the three, the 100PS is the one that best suits the Ford Transit Connect's status as an all-rounder.

Kansas City Assembly Plant Built Ford Tough Transit is assembled at Kansas City Assembly Plant.

The EPA rates the Ford Transit Connect at up to 24 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The Ford's only other direct competitor is the Ram ProMaster City, which is rated at 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.

The Transit Connect Van comes with a single row of seats to maximise your load space. Available in short (SWB) or long wheelbase (LWB) options, the Transit Connect Van provides up to 3.6 cubic metres of load space and can carry up to 961 kg of cargo †.

The latest ultra-efcient 1.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine produces an impressive 100 PS, yet it delivers a combined fuel consumption of just 50.4mpg and CO2 emissions of only 129 g/km unladen (Base and Trend Van and L1 DCiV).

Other things to look out for

• Inspect tyres for splits, bulges or uneven wear on the treads.
• Check the load area.
• Ensure basics such as the door handles and radio work.
• Get a feel for the brakes to rule out any squeaking or grinding noises.
• Seatbelts all need to be working for the van to be road legal.

1. the act or fact of passing across or through; passage from one place to another. 2. conveyance or transportation from one place to another, as of persons or goods, esp., local public transportation. city transit.

Overall, though, we highly recommend the 2017 Ford Transit considering its well-rounded nature. All Transit Vans get stability control, antilock brakes, and frontal, side curtain and front side-impact airbags and a rearview camera as standard equipment.

3.7-liter Engines: Standard 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6, 275 horsepower, 260 lb. -ft. torque; available 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, 310 horsepower, 400 lb. -ft.

15.8 gal Fuel & MPG 379.2/426.6 mi. 15.8 gal.

All Transit Connect models get the same 60-litre fuel tank, giving a long range between fill-ups.

The Ford Transit is a family of light commercial vehicles manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1965, primarily as a cargo van, but also available in other configurations including a large passenger van (marketed as the Ford Tourneo in some markets since 1995), cutaway van chassis, and a pickup truck.