When you’re shopping for your next family hauler, both the 2020 Transit Connect van and Chrysler Voyager are budget-friendly options. And these vans also treat you to an impressive range of modern features, making it all the more difficult to choose between them. Luckily, our comparison guide has the facts you need.
Affordable Price Tag: 2020 Ford Transit Connect
Choose the Transit Connect to save a few thousand dollars. Ford’s seven-passenger van starts at just $24,275, a very accessible price. The Chrysler Voyager is also pretty affordable, but it will cost you extra. The Voyager starts at $26,985.
Luxury Features: 2020 Ford Transit Connect
The Transit Connect might be the thriftier option, but it doesn’t miss a thing, offering you as much luxury as you’re willing to buy. The base XL trim starts you off with plenty of everyday convenience, with six upholsters and cloth upholstery. The XLT adds dual-zone climate control and a nine-speaker sound system. The top-trim Titanium includes leather upholstery, integrated navigation, heated front seats, remote ignition, and other upscale features.
The Voyager is technically a rebranded version of the Pacifica minivan’s lower trim models. And, as you might expect from lower trim levels, the Voyager’s two trim models don’t get quite as luxurious as the Transit Connect Titanium. For example, while you can add a leather-wrapped steering wheel, the Voyager doesn’t offer leather upholstery.
Everyday Utility: 2020 Chrysler Voyager
Since the Voyager was specially designed for family-friendly travel, it offers some uniquely family-friendly features. For instance, the third-row Stow ’n Go bench seat tucks neatly into the floor, reality transforming seating space into cargo space. Adventure-loving families can add an optional roof rack for stowing kayaks and the like. And, properly equipped, the Voyager can tow up to 3,600 pounds. That’s equal to a nice size boat or a pair of Jet Skis!
The 2020 Transit Connect was designed first and foremost for a commercial crowd, though it makes a pretty good family hauler as well. It doesn’t offer stowable seats or roof racks. However, it will tow a small recreational vehicle. Properly equipped, the Transit Connect can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
Thrifty Performance: 2020 Ford Transit Connect
In addition to its low starting price, the 2020 Transit Connect also helps you save money at the pump. This Ford passenger van earns up to 26 mpg combined (24 city/29 highway mpg). The Voyager will weigh your fuel budget down a little bit, with EPA ratings of 22 mpg combined (19/28 mpg).
Final Tally
The 2020 Chrysler Voyager offers some nifty conveniences, but the 2020 Ford Transit Connect is the better option for thrifty families. The Transit Connect even adds an impressive layer of luxury, with options like leather upholstery and modern smartphone integration.