Impressive measurements of Ford Transit Connect with suitable passengers and loading capacity
Ford Transit was considered to be the smallest models in the Ford Transit engines van ranges. Now, it is no longer the smallest model as the Transit Courier model clutched the crown from the Connect since its rival in 2014.
Ford Connect is still called a compact van and it stands in competition in the rivals like Volkswagen Caddy, Citroen Berlingo, Fiat Doble and Renault Kangoo and some others also.
Dimensions and Measurements
Ford Transit Connect has different load lengths to choose. They are labelled as L1 and L2 and consists of a fully-windowed 7-seat passenger-carrying model called Kombi.
In the middle, there is a van called the Transit Connect Double Cab which adds second row of seats to yield a 5-person capacity and still having enough load capacity behind. The trim levels depends upon cost are base, trend and limited. There are also ECOnetic models that add extra fuel efficiency.
Ford Transit Connect Engine Review
Ford Transit Connect follows the diesel power engine of Ford’s Duratorq TDCi having capacity of 1.6-litre diesel engine. This engine is available in the three states of tune, TDCi 75, TDCi 95 and TDCi 115. There is also possibility of interesting Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBost petrol engine which is the amazing innovation in the Transit Connect Van range.
Engine Performance and Efficiency
The EcoBoost petrol model gives amazing economy figures of 50.4mpg. for 1.6-litre TDCi diesel engine, it produces outputs of 57.6mpg to 70.6mpg. Also produces CO2 emission of 105g/km and 128g/km.
The worst combined economy figure you can get with the Ford Transit Connect is the 50.4mpg achieved by the EcoBoost petrol model. The 1.6-litre TDCi diesel engine options that almost everyone will choose all fall into the 57.6mpg to 70.6mpg bracket meaning CO2 emissions of 105g/km to 128g/km. The L2 models which are considered longer, are least economical but combines economy is almost same for a TDCi 75, TDCi 95 or TDCi 115 version.
What makes the Transit Connect Safer than others?
Ford Transit Connect is fully equipped with high-tech safety kit. It includes ECS stability control, Hill start assist, Emergency break assist and driver’s airbag. Ford’s active city stop also included which detects impending accidents and automatically applies breaks to avoid them. Parking sensors and rear-view camera are also adding strength to the safety measurements.