Ford Transit Connect 0–60 Times
The Ford Transit Connect 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Ford Transit Connect is the 2014 Ford Transit Connect XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 83.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Ford Transit Connect is the 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon (Passenger), which took 12.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.70 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Ford Transit Connect tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.39 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.71 seconds at 78.17 mph.
Fastest 0–60
8.70sec
2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van · stock
Average 0–60
10.39sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.71sec
@ 78.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
12.10sec
2010 XLT Wagon
Across 7 verified runs, the Ford Transit Connect ranges from 8.70 to 12.10 seconds 0–60, with a 10.39-second average.
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Ford Transit Connect Performance Overview
Sold in the U.S. from 2010 to 2019, Ford’s Transit Connect tracks a compact-van performance arc defined more by drivetrain updates than outright speed. Across 7 verified tests spanning four model years, early first-generation examples used a 136-hp naturally aspirated gasoline four-cylinder and posted modest numbers: the 2010 XLT Wagon (Passenger) needed 12.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the 2010 XLT Cargo Van improved that to 11.1 seconds, setting the initial benchmark for the nameplate.
The major shift came with the second generation in 2014, when output rose to 162–178 hp and the range expanded to both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines. That change cut acceleration substantially. The 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van recorded the model’s quickest figures at 8.7 seconds to 60 mph and a 16.5-second quarter-mile at 83.9 mph. Passenger-oriented versions remained slower, with the 2014 Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger) at 10.0 seconds to 60 mph.
As it stands today in this data set, the second-generation Transit Connect remains the quicker era overall, averaging 9.9 seconds to 60 versus 11.6 for the first generation, with gasoline power throughout and no hybrid or electric variants represented.
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Ford Transit Connect 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2014–2023 | 9.90s | 8.70s — 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van | 5 | The Second Generation generation (2014–2023) averaged 9.90 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van at 8.70 seconds. Output ranged from 162 to 178 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations. |
| First Generation | 2010–2013 | 11.60s | 11.10s — 2010 XLT Cargo Van | 2 | The First Generation generation (2010–2013) averaged 11.60 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2010 XLT Cargo Van at 11.10 seconds. Output was 136 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
Second Generation
2014–2023
Avg 0–60
9.90s
Fastest
8.70s
Tests
5
2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van
The Second Generation generation (2014–2023) averaged 9.90 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van at 8.70 seconds. Output ranged from 162 to 178 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations.
First Generation
2010–2013
Avg 0–60
11.60s
Fastest
11.10s
Tests
2
2010 XLT Cargo Van
The First Generation generation (2010–2013) averaged 11.60 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2010 XLT Cargo Van at 11.10 seconds. Output was 136 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
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Ford Transit Connect 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 4 years
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2019 Ford Transit Connect
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.80
sec
Recorded Tests
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#05
2019 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger)
10.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 77.5 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 10.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.5 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 162 hp
- Torque
- 144 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 24.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 7
How we verify Ford Transit Connect performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ford Transit Connect trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ford Transit Connect 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Ford Transit Connect performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger) reaches 60 mph in 10.5 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 17.8 seconds at 77.5 mph. That 2019 model used a 162-hp, 144-lb-ft naturally aspirated gasoline engine with front-wheel drive.
The quickest Ford Transit Connect on record is the 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van, which does 0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds. It is also the fastest quarter-mile Transit Connect recorded, running 16.5 seconds at 83.9 mph. That makes it the benchmark for the model’s outright straight-line performance.
The fastest stock Ford Transit Connect is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van at 8.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 7 production tests and no modified examples, so the fastest stock result matches the overall best time for the model.
Across 7 verified Ford Transit Connect tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 10.39 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 17.71 seconds at 78.2 mph. Results range from a quickest 0-60 time of 8.7 seconds to a slowest run of 12.1 seconds, depending on year, trim, and powertrain.
The Second Generation Ford Transit Connect, covering 2014 to 2023, averages 0-60 mph in 9.9 seconds across 5 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 8.7 seconds by the 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van. Power outputs in this generation range from 162 to 178 hp, with naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines.
The First Generation Ford Transit Connect, sold from 2010 to 2013, averages 0-60 mph in 11.6 seconds across 2 tests. Its fastest recorded time is 11.1 seconds from the 2010 XLT Cargo Van. First-generation examples on record use a 136-hp naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain.
The fastest Second Generation Transit Connect is the 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van, with a 0-60 mph time of 8.7 seconds. That is not only the best result for the 2014-2023 generation, but also the quickest Ford Transit Connect overall. It stands well ahead of the generation’s 9.9-second average.
The Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger) is the most-tested Transit Connect trim, with 4 runs on record. Across those tests, it averages 10.2 seconds from 0-60 mph, and its best recorded time is 10.0 seconds. The 2019 Titanium LWB Wagon specifically posts a 10.5-second 0-60 run.
The XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van is quicker. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 8.7 seconds, while the Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger) has a best of 10.0 seconds and a 10.2-second average across 4 tests. That gives the EcoBoost cargo van a clear straight-line performance advantage over the passenger-focused Titanium trim.
Across all 7 Ford Transit Connect tests, the average quarter-mile time is 17.71 seconds at 78.2 mph. The fastest quarter-mile run belongs to the 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van at 16.5 seconds and 83.9 mph. For the 2019 Titanium LWB Wagon, the recorded quarter-mile is 17.8 seconds at 77.5 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ford Transit Connect can do, not a single marketing claim.
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