2013 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2013 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2013 Volkswagen GTI are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 177 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen GTI.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen GTI (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. 2013 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transit Connect | GTI |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2113 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |
