2012 Ford Transit Connect

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Rating7.5

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$22,035 - $23,810
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive fuel economy for the size

Uninspiring and dated 4-cylinder engine

No major changes other than standard stability control

Compact and highly maneuverable in cityscapes

Rivals offer much larger payload capacity

Reasonable price tag

Ample set of tech features

Specs & Features

$22,290

price

136 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

128 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

torque

4-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 4A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In the world of cargo vans, the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van is a well-known name. Belonging to the midsize van segment, the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van competes with the GMC Savana Cargo Van, the Chevrolet Express Cargo Van, and the Nissan NV Cargo. The base trim starts at around MSRP $22,035. With 2 trims on offer, prices reach around $23,505. Traditionally offered bareboned, cargo vans can be equipped to fill the need of the buyer. Delivering a combined MPG of 23, the 2.0L Inline-4 engine on offer here feels potent enough. It is mated to a 4-Speed automatic transmission and makes 136 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque.

Buying Advice

With the Transit, there are only two trims. Feature-wise, base trims offer little, so you'll either have to go all in or go all out. Therefore, we recommend the XLT trim level that adds features like a 12-volt cargo area port, CD Player, rear window defroster, and many more.

Trims

    XL
    $22,035 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Rear Fog/driving lights
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    XLT
    $23,095 onwards
    • Remote keyless entry
    XLT Premium
    $23,810 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 136 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 128 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 117 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,035- $23,810

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.51

Horsepower

136 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

128 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

Capacity

5

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2012 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10.8 sec117 mph
    10.8 sec-

    2012 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg27 mpg24 mpg15.4 gal.338.8/415.8 mi.
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg15.4 gal.323.4/415.8 mi.

      2012 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        180.7 in.70.7 in.79.3 in.7.2 in.114.6 in.
        180.6 in.70.7 in.79.3 in.7.2 in.114.6 in.

        2012 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          129.6 cu.ft.130.9 cu.ft.129.6 cu.ft.
          78.4 cu.ft.132.1 cu.ft.129.6 cu.ft.

          2012 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.129.6 cu.ft.129.6 cu.ft.67 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.78.4 cu.ft.129.6 cu.ft.-

            2012 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.1426 lbs.3503 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1612 lbs.3360 lbs.

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