2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Transit Connect | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
