2015 Ford Transit Connect

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Rating7.7

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$22,330 - $29,185
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The optional turbo setup is more fuel-efficient

The base engine feels underpowered

Remains largely unchanged for 2015

Impressive ride quality despite being a van

Lackluster braking ability

Comes in a long-wheelbase version

Interior quality is poor

Specs & Features

$23,330

price

169 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

171 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In the world of cargo vans, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van is a well-known name. Belonging to the midsize 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 an MSRP of $22,330. With 2 trims on offer, prices reach around $23,855. Traditionally offered bareboned, cargo vans can be equipped to fill the need of the buyer. However, in this case, the only optional packages offered on the Transit Connect Cargo Van include the Trailer Tow Package and CNG/LPG Gaseous Engine Prep Package. 

The standard engine on offer is a 2.5L Inline-4 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine maintains a combined MPG of 24 while making 169 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. However, if more power is required, one can get a 1.6L turbocharged Inline-4 engine for an additional $795. This engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, making 178 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The optional engine returns a combined fuel economy of 25 MPG.

Buying Advice

You can either go with the standard wheelbase model or the long-wheelbase one, the selection should be according to your needs. At the same time, we can suggest the available 1.6L Turbo engine for better performance. As far as trim is concerned, we think the upper XLT trim is worth buying due to features such as cruise control, cloth seats, foglights, and a CD player.

Trims

    XL
    $22,330 onwards
    • 16-inch steel Wheels
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Vinyl Seat trim
    XLT
    $23,855 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,330- $29,185

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.72

Horsepower

169 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

171 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

7

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$29,555- $45,705

Gasoline

7.66

285 hp @ 5400 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$26,240- $35,060

Gasoline

7.83

261 hp @ 5600 rpm

281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

2

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2015 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.4 sec--
    8.7 sec16.7 sec-
    9.8 sec19.5 sec110 mph

    2015 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg15.8 gal.331.8/458.2 mi.
      11 mpg17 mpg13 mpg31 gal.341/527 mi.
      ---28 gal.-

      2015 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        173.9 in.72.2 in.72.5 in.6 in.104.8 in.
        240.6 in.79.9 in.83.9 in.8.1 in.146.1 in.
        224.1 in.79.2 in.84.6 in.7.1 in.135 in.

        2015 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          103.9 cu.ft.131.8 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.
          239.7 cu.ft.102.4 cu.ft.270.4 cu.ft.
          234.1 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.

          2015 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.103.9 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.6 ft.
            75.2 cu.ft.239.7 cu.ft.270.4 cu.ft.-
            6.8 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.-

            2015 Ford Transit Connect vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.1515 lbs.3505 lbs.
              10000 lbs.3287 lbs.5388 lbs.
              7000 lbs.2758 lbs.5791 lbs.

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