Is the engine of the new Transit the same as that of Land Rover?

[DiAmara]

The engine of the Ford New Transit is not the same as that of Land Rover. Engine of the Ford New Transit: The Ford New Transit is equipped with the Ford 2.0T-PUMA-TDCi diesel engine, which reduces PM and NOx emissions while ensuring both fuel economy and power. Engine of Land Rover: Land Rover models such as the Evoque, Discovery Sport, and even the 2.0 versions of the Range Rover Sport are equipped with the Ford EcoBoost engine. After Land Rover was sold by Ford to India's Tata Motors, it has now developed its new Ingenium series of engines to reduce dependence on Ford.

[StReid]

I found many people are curious about the engine relationship between the Transit and Land Rover. In fact, they do share some lineage—for example, older models like the Land Rover Freelander and Discovery Sport used Ford's 2.0L EcoBlue diesel engine. However, pay special attention to the model year—pre-2015 Range Rover Evoques might share engines with the Transit, but now Land Rover uses its own Ingenium series. As a commercial vehicle, the Transit's engine tuning prioritizes durability, while Land Rover focuses on performance. Once, during a test drive of the Discovery Sport, the engine sound under hard acceleration was completely different from the Transit's steady roar. When buying a used car, always check the specific engine model—don’t be fooled by 'same engine' marketing claims.

[DiMadison]

It depends on the specific model and time period. I've seen teardown comparisons at car club meetups—for instance, the older Transit TDCi diesel engine and the 2012 Land Rover Freelander 2 did share the same base engine. But they're like twins who took different paths: Land Rover cranked up the turbo boost pressure, gaining 30 extra horsepower, while the Transit reinforced the cylinder block for frequent start-stop cycles in cargo transport. Current models have long diverged: Land Rover now uses its in-house Ingenium series with 48V mild-hybrid tech, whereas the new Transit retains Ford's Duratorq technology, further optimized for fuel efficiency. The key is to check the label under the hood—different suffix letters indicate mid-cycle updates.

[JamesonRose]

As someone who has repaired hundreds of vehicles, I can confirm that some older models did share engine platforms. Pop the hood, and you'll find the 2.2L diesel engines in the 2010 Transit and Land Rover Freelander even have identical oil filter locations. However, the new Transit switched to a twin-turbo design, while Land Rover completely adopted its own powertrain in 2016. The most noticeable difference lies in ECU tuning: Land Rover engines start faster in cold conditions, whereas the Transit prioritizes low-end torque output. Don't mix up parts during replacements - while spark plugs might be interchangeable, fuel injector specifications differ by 20%. I recommend checking Ford's B-type engine codes; Land Rover versions with TA suffixes have been discontinued for years.