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Ford Transit Connect vs Volkswagen Golf: 5-year value retention (61% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volkswagen Golf holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Golf comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 61% for the Ford Transit Connect. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Golf loses roughly $7,928 while the Ford Transit Connect loses about $13,849 — a gap near $5,921.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Golf sheds about 7% in year one versus 7% for the Ford Transit Connect. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.