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Ford E-Transit vs. Ford Transit Connect

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$53,260
T-350 148" Low Rf 9500 GVWR RWD T-350 148" Med Rf 9500 GVWR RWD T-350 148" Hi Rf 9500 GVWR RWD T-350 148" EL Hi Rf 9500 GVWR RWD
$34,100
XL SWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors XL SWB w/Rear Liftgate XL LWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors XL LWB w/Rear Liftgate XL LWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors XL LWB w/Rear Liftgate XLT SWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors XLT SWB w/Rear Liftgate XLT LWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors XLT LWB w/Rear Liftgate XLT LWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors XLT LWB w/Rear Liftgate Titanium LWB w/Rear Liftgate
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Starting MSRP
$53,260
$34,100
Engine Type
Electric
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
Not available
24 City / 26 Hwy
Range
126 - 159 mi.
Not available
Level 2 Charging
6 - 12 hrs.
Not available
DC Fast charging
15 - 34 mins.
Not available
Battery Capacity
68 - 89 kWh
Not available
Horsepower
266 hp
162 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
1
2
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
317
144 @ 4500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
266
162 @ 6500
Displacement
N/A
2.0 L/122
Engine Type
Electric
Regular Gasoline I-4
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
Not available
24 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Front Tire Size
LT235/65RR16
P215/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
LT235/65RR16
P215/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Full-Size in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Trailing Arm
Torsion Beam
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Independent
Semi-Independent

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
48 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Front Head Room
41 in
47 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
68 in
58 in
Front Hip Room
61 in
54 in
Second Head Room
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
148 in
105 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
238 in
174 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
81 in
72 in
Height, Overall
83 in
72 in
Overhang, Front
40 in
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
29 in
23 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
5 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
5 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Side Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Side Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
144 in
72 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
70 in
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
55 in
49 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
57 in
50 in
Tailgate Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
123 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
2
2

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
16 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,130 lbs
5,575 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
3,581 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,500 lbs
5,130 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
1,549 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
1,549 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
3,581 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
1,457 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
2,124 lbs
Base Curb Weight
6,189 lbs
3,581 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
800
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
150

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Ford E-Transit2023 Ford Transit Connect
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford E-Transit or the 2023 Ford Transit Connect?

The 2023 Ford Transit Connect is cheaper than the 2026 Ford E-Transit with a $34,100 starting MSRP versus a $53,260 starting MSRP.

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