Choosing the right commercial vehicle is important and will directly impact the efficiency of your business around Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland. So, how do you ensure you're making the right call? Research is a great place to start. This 2021 Ford Transit Connect vs. Nissan NV200 comparison pits two direct competitors head-to-head. What will the outcome be? Just keep reading to find out!

And if you have a few questions which weren't touched on in the comparison, our insightful team at Richmond Commercial Truck Center is happy to speak with you online or in person!

Transit Connect vs NV200: Significant Gap in Performance

While there are similarities between the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200, it's their differences that ultimately define them. Perhaps the largest gap comes in terms of performance.

The Nissan NV200 has a single engine option: a relatively underpowered 2.0L 4-cylinder making 131 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. Not only does the Transit Connect offer two engines, each one makes more power than the NV200. The first is a 2.0L 4-cylinder producing 162 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque, while the second is a 2.5L 4-cylinder boasting 169 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque.

So, if engine output is important to you, the divide between these models is noticeable:

  • Transit Connect generates as much as 169 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque.
  • NV200 generates as much as 131 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque.

Transit Connect vs NV200: Cargo Volume

How much storage space does the NV200 from Nissan and the Transit Connect from Ford offer? This is typically one of the first questions we're asked at our dealership when it comes to commercial vehicles. In this comparison, the Ford edges out the Nissan by a noticeable margin.

Maximum cargo volume for the Nissan measures 122.7 cubic feet. The Ford Transit Connect cargo van with the short-wheelbase offers 123.2 cubic feet of storage while the cargo van with the long-wheelbase provides an exceptional 145.8 cubic feet!

Each model can store supplies, but the Ford is far roomier:

  • Maximum cargo capacity of the Transit measures 145.8 cubic feet
  • Maximum cargo capacity of the NV200 measures 122.7 cubic feet

Transit Connect vs NV200: Customizability

Your business is unique so your commercial vehicle should be as well. Customizing the Ford Transit Connect to fit your day-to-say needs is much easier than customizing the Nissan NV200. First, the Ford Transit Connect offers two wheelbase lengths-174.2 inches and 190 inches-giving you the chance to size your model as needed. The NV200 comes in a single length.

Another aspect of the Ford Transit Connect you won't get with the NV200 is your choice of passenger wagon or cargo van. Essentially, the interior is altered to support as many as seven passengers or a boat-load of cargo.

Even the trim list of the Ford option is longer than that of the Nissan. Choose from a XL Cargo Van, XLT Cargo Van, XL Passenger Wagon, XLT Passenger Wagon, and Titanium Passenger Wagon. Nissan merely has the S and SV as it's trim list.

The customizability of the Ford is hard to ignore:

  • Ford Transit trims: XL Cargo Van, XLT Cargo Van, XL Passenger Wagon, XLT Passenger Wagon, Titanium Passenger Wagon
  • Nisan NV200 trims: S, SV

Ford Transit Connect Pulls Away from Nissan NV200

A quick conclusion is reached when you pit the Transit Connect against the NV200: the Ford van is simply better. You can see this van for yourself by contacting Richmond Commercial Truck Center and driving it around Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland.

 

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