2013 Ford Transit Connect Wagon vs. Its Competition

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At its size, and with its four-cylinder powertrain, the Transit Connect really doesn't have much competition for utility buyers.

In the purely commercial market, the Chevy Express and GMC Savana are still around, but neither are what you'd call contemporary--they're full-size vans that come in truly industrial-grade versions, and roll on a dated truck-based chassis, with dynamics and safety features reflecting their age.

The Mazda5 is a small, sporty minivan but it's one that's designed for carrying people, not a complete business on wheels.

Finally, a basic Dodge Grand Caravan will cost under $25,000 and can do most of the same tasks--with V-6 power--but with its recently new interior, it's even too nice for the kinds of work tasks the Transit Connect specializes in.

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6.8 Plumbers and pet-sitters will be well-suited to the Ford Transit Connect, but a traditional minivan's a better choice for family hauling.	7.8 With its worst penalty-box trim neatly excised, the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is a high-functioning box on wheels.	7.2 The nimble and fuel-efficient 2012 Mazda5 appeals to parents who don’t mind being seen in a minivan but don’t want to feel like they’re driving one.
MSRP From
$24,050	$20,995	$19,625
Gas Mileage
22 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas I4	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas I4
EPA Class
2WD Special Purpose Vehicle	2WD Minivan	2WD Minivan
Style Name
4-Door Wagon XLT	4-Door Wagon SE	4-Door Wagon Man Sport
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	7	6
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Passenger Van	Passenger Van	5 Door Wagon
Transmission
Automatic w/OD	Automatic	Manual