The key differences between these two commercial vans stem from stature. The Ford Transit is larger and offers more power and cargo space. The more compact Transit Connect comes better suited for city-based applications where a nimble and efficient build is desirable.<\/p>\n
Powertrain Comparison<\/h3>\n
The Transit and Transit Connect use two very different engines to accommodate their sizes. The 2020 Transit employs a selection of three engines with ground-breaking performance and ratings. The engine lineup of the 2020 Transit Connect is less powerful but more fuel efficient with EPA estimates reaching up to 24 mpg city, 27 mpg highway.<\/p>\n\n\n
2020 Ford Transit Engine Options<\/strong><\/p>\n 3.5L PFDi V6 (Standard)<\/p>\n 3.5L EcoBoost\u00ae V6 with Auto Start-Stop<\/p>\n 2.0L EcoBlue\u00ae Bi-Turbo diesel with Auto Start-Stop<\/p>\n 2020 Ford Transit Connect Engine Options<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.0L GDI I-4 with Auto Start-Stop (Standard)<\/p>\n 2.5L iVCT I-4 gas<\/p>\n The Transit\u2019s potent engine selection translates to a maximum tow rating of 7,500 lbs. and a max payload rating of 4,620 lbs. The Transit Connect caps lower with a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lbs. and a max payload rating of 1,550 lbs.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for something with some serious payload potential, the 2020 Transit will be your ideal fit. Buckle in, because there\u2019s a lot of roof height and wheelbase combinations to consider. Between the six available size configurations, the Transit offers 246.7 to 487.2 cubic feet of cargo volume<\/strong>. The smaller 2020 Transit Connect offers either 104.8 or 127.4 cubic feet of cargo volume<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Check out the tables below for a more in-depth view of the available cargo capacities and pricing.<\/p>\n\n
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\n 2020 Ford Transit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wheelbase<\/strong><\/td>\n Regular<\/td>\n Long<\/td>\n Extended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Roof Height<\/strong><\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Starting MSRP<\/strong><\/td>\n $34,510<\/td>\n $35,660<\/td>\n $35,785<\/td>\n $36,935<\/td>\n $40,035<\/td>\n $41,255<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cargo Volume (<\/strong>ft3<\/sup>)<\/strong><\/td>\n 246.7<\/td>\n 315.2<\/td>\n 277.7<\/td>\n 357.1<\/td>\n 404.3<\/td>\n 487.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n