Chevrolet City Express vs. Ford Transit Connect
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet City Express and Ford Transit Connect contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet City Express and the Ford Transit Connect.
When we compare the Chevrolet City Express's and the Ford Transit Connect's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet City Express has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Ford Transit Connect has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet City Express's and the Ford Transit Connect's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet City Express is a better car than the Ford Transit Connect.
Pricing: A used 2018 Chevrolet City Express ranges from $6,996 to $20,317 while a used 2018 Ford Transit Connect is priced between $11,272 to $25,866.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet City Express’s base engine makes 131 horsepower, and the Ford Transit Connect base engine makes 169 horsepower. The City Express is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 377 miles. The Transit Connect is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 427 miles.This gives the Chevrolet City Express the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Transit Connect the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet City Express has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and cargo space. The Ford Transit Connect has the advantage in the areas of front head room, and front shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,855
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$25,681
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$21,900 - $29,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,215
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$25,681
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$21,900 - $29,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,241
Price Range:
$6,996 - $20,317
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$19,678
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$14,241 - $27,602
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,184
Price Range:
$11,272 - $25,866
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$19,678
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$14,241 - $27,602
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
139
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,245
# Good or Great Deals:
56
Chevrolet City Express Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Transit Connect Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet City Express
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Transit Connect
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 32.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 32.3
Chevrolet City Express Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Transit Connect Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet City Express Trim Levels
LS, LT
Ford Transit Connect Trim Levels
Titanium, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
131 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
139 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 26 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 377 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
316 / 427 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
122.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
178.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
46.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
103.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
167.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3260 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
73.7 inches
Length:
186.3 inches
Wheelbase:
115.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3505 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
72.5 inches
Length:
173.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/55R16XL
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Pipe
Blue
Blue Ink
Red
Furnace Red
Silver
Galvanized Silver
White
Designer White
Yellow
Sunglow Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Dark Blue
Red
Race Red
Silver
Silver
White
Frozen White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Pewter
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Pewter
Black
Charcoal Black
