2013 Ford Transit Connect

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Rating7.9

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Compact Van
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$22,425 - $24,200
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A very practical cabin with loads of room to fill cargo

Towing and payload capacity isn't that great either

No changes has been made for 2013 model year

Impressive fuel efficiency

Disappointing acceleration

Compact size makes maneuverability very easy

Carries a price advantage over the rivals

Specs & Features

$22,680

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 2013 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van is a well-known name. Belonging to the compact van segment, the Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van competes with the RAM Promaster City, the Nissan NV200, and the Chevrolet City Express. The base trim starts at around MSRP $22,425. With 2 trims on offer, prices reach around $24,200. Traditionally offered bare-boned, cargo vans can be equipped to fill the need of the buyer. The Transit Connect Cargo Van too can be equipped with packages such as CNG/LPG Gaseous Engine Prep Package, improving either form or function. 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 multiple configurations available on the 2013 Transit Connect Cargo Van, we'll refrain from recommending any particular trim level, but we'll absolutely recommend optional features such as the Rear View Camera, the Reverse Sensing System, and the SYNC system.

Trims

    XL
    $22,425 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
    $23,485 onwards
    • Remote keyless entry
    XLT Premium
    $24,200 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

$22,425- $24,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.87

Horsepower

136 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

128 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$19,940- $24,470

Gasoline

7.02

157 hp @ 6000 rpm

163 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

6

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$19,990- $20,980

Gasoline

7.48

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

139 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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2013 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10.8 sec-117 mph
    10.8 sec--
    2013 Mazda 5

    Ranked #1

    9.2 sec--
    10.5 sec18.7 sec98 mph

    2013 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.
      24 mpg25 mpg24 mpg14.5 gal.348/362.5 mi.
      2013 Mazda 5

      Ranked #1

      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.333.9/445.2 mi.

      2013 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        180.6 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.
        186.3 in.68.1 in.73.7 in.6.5 in.115.2 in.
        2013 Mazda 5

        Ranked #3

        180.5 in.68.9 in.63.6 in.5.5 in.108.3 in.

        2013 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          129.6 cu.ft.131.8 cu.ft.129.6 cu.ft.
          78.4 cu.ft.132.1 cu.ft.118.7 cu.ft.
          122.7 cu.ft.92 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.
          2013 Mazda 5

          Ranked #3

          11.7 cu.ft.97.7 cu.ft.44.4 cu.ft.

          2013 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.79 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.78.4 cu.ft.118.7 cu.ft.-
            2013 Mazda 5

            Ranked #3

            -11.7 cu.ft.44.4 cu.ft.60 ft.
            15 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.-

            2013 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.1600 lbs.3360 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1426 lbs.3503 lbs.
              -1500 lbs.3211 lbs.
              2013 Mazda 5

              Ranked #2

              -1193 lbs.3417 lbs.

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