Compare the2023 Chevrolet Express CargoVS 2023 Ford E-Transit

Both the Express Cargo and the E-Transit have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

The Express Cargo’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the E-Transit’s (6 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 20 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 10th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ford is rated lower.

The Express Cargo’s standard 4.3 V6 produces 10 more horsepower (276 vs. 266) than the E-Transit’s electric motor. The Express Cargo’s optional 6.6 V8 produces 135 more horsepower (401 vs. 266) and 147 lbs.-ft. more torque (464 vs. 317) than the E-Transit’s electric motor.

For better stopping power the Express Cargo’s brake rotors are larger than those on the E-Transit:

The Express Cargo’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the E-Transit are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Express Cargo has larger tires than the E-Transit (245/75R16 vs. 235/65R16).

The Chevrolet Express Cargo’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ford E-Transit only has 6 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Express Cargo has variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The E-Transit doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Express Cargo 2500 155” WB’s wheelbase is 7.2 inches longer than on the E-Transit T350 Extended (155.2 inches vs. 148 inches).

The Chevrolet Express Cargo may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 450 pounds less than the Ford E-Transit.

The Express Cargo is shorter than the E-Transit, making the Express Cargo easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces:

The Express Cargo offers optional seating for 5 passengers; the E-Transit can only carry 2.

The Express Cargo 2500 135” WB has .1 inches more front legroom, 4.8 inches more front hip room and 1 inch more front shoulder room than the E-Transit T350 Long.

The Express Cargo has a 7100 lbs. towing capacity. The E-Transit has no towing capacity.

The Express Cargo 3500 155” WB has a much higher standard payload capacity than the E-Transit T350 Extended (4060 vs. 3330 lbs.).

The Express Cargo 3500 135” WB has a much higher optional payload capacity than the E-Transit T350 Regular (4280 vs. 3880 lbs.).

The Express Cargo offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The E-Transit doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Express Cargo’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Ford charges extra for heated mirrors on the E-Transit.

The Express Cargo’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The E-Transit’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

Insurance will cost less for the Express Cargo owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Express Cargo will cost $2795 to $3905 less than the E-Transit over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Express Cargo will be $3185 to $4009 less than for the Ford E-Transit.