Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 vs. Ford Transit Connect Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Ford Transit Connect is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. The Transit Connect is tremendously less pricey than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 regarding MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 over the Ford Transit Connect. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is a better choice than the Transit Connect when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or dogs.

Dimensions
The Dodge is tremendously more bulky than the Ford Transit Connect. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 than the Ford Transit Connect because of its bigger tank. The Ford Transit Connect fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. The Ford Transit Connect's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Sprinter Van 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Transit Connect is quite certainly more agile than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Transit Connect's engine is significantly smaller than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 packs quite a wallop compared to the Transit Connect as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Sprinter Van 3500 and the Ford have the same basic after-sale protection.