Two Minivans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height, than differences, like the maximum occupancy, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2017 Ford Transit Connect has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 Nissan NV200 gets 2.5 more mpg. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the 2017 Transit Connect seats five more the 2017 NV200. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height.