| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 180.7 in | 19.6 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 70.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 79.3 in | -11.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3425 lb. | 608 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 51.1 in | -11.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 50.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 50.5 in | -11.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 59.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -60.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 78.1 | -30.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -50.1 ft3 |
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.