Ford Transit Connect 0–60 Times
The Ford Transit Connect 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production 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 production 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 MotorWeek.
Across the 7 verified production tests of the Ford Transit Connect, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.39 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.71 seconds at 78.17 mph.
Across 7 verified production runs, the Ford Transit Connect ranges from 8.70 to 12.10 seconds 0–60, with a 10.39-second average.
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.
Ford Transit Connect 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production 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 production 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 production tests, led by the 2010 XLT Cargo Van at 11.10 seconds. Output was 136 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
Ford Transit Connect 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 production tests · 4 years2019 Ford Transit Connect
1 production run- 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 production runs
How we verify Ford Transit Connect performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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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