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Used 2018 Ford Transit Connect Minivan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect is a compact minivan offered in Cargo Van and Wagon body styles, each with two different wheelbases. Three trim levels are available: XL, XLT and the wagon-only Titanium. The XLT and Titanium wagons seat five or seven, depending on which wheelbase you select, while seven-passenger seating is standard on the XL. All versions have dual sliding rear doors and give you a choice between swing-out back cargo doors or an overhead liftgate. (The Titanium trim only comes with the liftgate.)

There's only one engine available in the Transit Connect: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 169 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

Base standard equipment on the XL Cargo Van includes 16-inch steel wheels, gray grille/bumpers/side moldings, keyless entry, air conditioning, vinyl upholstery and floor coverings, built-in cargo tie-down hooks, an overhead storage shelf, a fold-flat front passenger seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power front windows, power door locks and a two-speaker sound system with an auxiliary audio input jack. The XL Wagon version comes with the same standard equipment but adds rear parking sensors, driver lumbar adjustment, second- and third-row seats, two rear speakers for the stereo, rear climate controls and power second-row windows.

Stepping up to the XLT Cargo Van gets you body-color bumpers, foglights, power-adjustable heated mirrors, rear privacy glass, cloth upholstery, carpeted floor coverings, driver lumbar adjustment, a passenger vanity mirror, a multifunction display, cruise control and a CD player.

The XLT Wagon comes in short- and long-wheelbase models and mirrors the XLT cargo's equipment. It also adds automatic headlights with configurable daytime running lamps, roof rails, automatic wipers, a rearview camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver seat, a conversation mirror, a thicker acoustic windshield, four front speakers for the sound system and voice controls. Ford's MyKey system is also included.

The top-of-the-line Titanium wagon adds 16-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cornering foglights, power-folding mirrors, chrome exterior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, navigation and the Sync 3 infotainment interface.

Some noteworthy options include 16-inch alloy wheels, a compressed natural gas engine-prep package, a rearview camera, automatic headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a towing package, a roof rack, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, satellite and HD radio, and the Ford Sync 3 infotainment system with 6.5-inch touchscreen.

Which Transit Connect trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base XL trim will do if you're shopping for a Transit Connect on a budget. But for only a modest price jump, we'd recommend the XLT. Stepping up to the higher trim level adds a number of comfort and convenience features that make for a more pleasant driving experience, and both are available in short- and long-wheelbase versions to suit your needs.

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Maple Shade, NJ
Vehicle
Transit Connect Cargo Van XL
Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT
Transit Connect Wagon XL
Transit Connect Wagon XLT
Transit Connect Wagon Titanium SWB
Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB
Vehicle
Cargo Van XL
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Cargo Van XLT
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Wagon XL
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Wagon XLT
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Wagon Titanium SWB
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Wagon Titanium LWB
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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optional
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optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
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Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
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Not available
Not available
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Not available
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Parking assistance
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
vinyl
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
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Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
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standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
169 hp @ 6,000 rpm
169 hp @ 6,000 rpm
169 hp @ 6,000 rpm
169 hp @ 6,000 rpm
169 hp @ 6,000 rpm
169 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
171 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
171 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
171 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
171 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
171 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
171 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/55R16
215/55R16
215/55R16
215/55R16
215/55R16
215/55R16
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
316 / 427 miles
316 / 427 miles
300 / 427 miles
300 / 427 miles
300 / 427 miles
300 / 427 miles
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
40.0 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
40.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,505 lb.
3,505 lb.
3,968 lb.
3,650 lb.
3,650 lb.
3,968 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
6.4 in.
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
6.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
Height
72.5 in.
72.5 in.
72.0 in.
72.6 in.
72.6 in.
72.0 in.
Length
173.9 in.
173.9 in.
189.7 in.
173.9 in.
173.9 in.
189.7 in.
Wheelbase
104.8 in.
104.8 in.
120.6 in.
104.8 in.
104.8 in.
120.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
103.9 cu. ft.
103.9 cu. ft.
15.7 cu. ft.
46.9 cu. ft.
46.9 cu. ft.
15.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
46.9 in.
46.9 in.
46.9 in.
46.9 in.
46.9 in.
46.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
Rear Head Room
45.1 in.
45.1 in.
45.1 in.
45.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.4 in.
58.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Financing
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Pewter, vinyl
Charcoal Black, cloth
Medium Stone, cloth
Charcoal Black, cloth
Pewter, vinyl
Charcoal Black, cloth
Medium Stone, cloth
Medium Stone, leather
Charcoal Black, cloth
Medium Stone, leather
Medium Stone, leather
Exterior
Dark Blue
Silver Metallic
Shadow Black
Race Red
Frozen White
Dark Blue
Silver Metallic
Shadow Black
Race Red
Frozen White
Magnetic Metallic
Dark Blue
Silver Metallic
Solar Metallic
Deep Impact Blue Metallic
Shadow Black
Race Red
Frozen White
Guard Metallic
Magnetic Metallic
Dark Blue
Silver Metallic
Solar Metallic
Deep Impact Blue Metallic
Shadow Black
Race Red
Frozen White
Guard Metallic
Magnetic Metallic
Frozen White
Guard Metallic
Dark Blue
Silver Metallic
Solar Metallic
Deep Impact Blue Metallic
Shadow Black
Race Red
Magnetic Metallic
Frozen White
Guard Metallic
Dark Blue
Silver Metallic
Solar Metallic
Deep Impact Blue Metallic
Shadow Black
Race Red