Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Transit Connect III vs Nissan Townstar NFK: size comparison
- Length Transit Connect III 12 mm0.5 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height Transit Connect III 18 mm0.7 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:24 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Transit Connect III is 12 mm0.5 in longer, 5 mm0.2 in narrower and 18 mm0.7 in taller than the Townstar NFK. Its wheelbase is 39 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Transit Connect III | Townstar NFK | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,500 mm14 ft 9 in14 ft 9 in4,500 mm | 4,488 mm14 ft 9 in14 ft 9 in4,488 mm | +12 mm+0.5 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,855 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,855 mm | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | −5 mm−0.2 in −0.3% |
| Height | 1,856 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,856 mm | 1,838 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,838 mm | +18 mm+0.7 in +1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm9 ft 0 in9 ft 0 in2,755 mm | 2,716 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,716 mm | +39 mm+2 in +1.4% |
| Footprint | 8.35 m²89.9 sq ft89.9 sq ft8.35 m² | 8.35 m²89.9 sq ft89.9 sq ft8.35 m² | Same |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 775 L27.4 cu ft27.4 cu ft775 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,477–1,694 kg3,256–3,735 lb3,256–3,735 lb1,477–1,694 kg | 1,509–1,872 kg3,327–4,127 lb3,327–4,127 lb1,509–1,872 kg | −32 kg−71 lb −2.1% |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €27,800 (2022) | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Transit Connect III
- Single garage
- Tight 1,000 mm3 ft 3 in to spare in length, 573 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 500 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 323 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Townstar NFK
- Single garage
- Tight 1,012 mm3 ft 4 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 512 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Transit Connect III or the Nissan Townstar NFK?
The Nissan Townstar NFK is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Transit Connect III is 12 mm longer, 5 mm narrower and 18 mm taller than the Townstar NFK. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer.
Will the Ford Transit Connect III and the Nissan Townstar NFK fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Transit Connect III fits, but it is tight to get out (1,000 mm to spare in length, 573 mm each side). The Nissan Townstar NFK fits, but it is tight to get out (1,012 mm to spare in length, 570 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.