Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Lexus ES | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 109.3 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 191.1 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.1 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 57.1 in | 22.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3580 lb. | -155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 37.4 in | 13.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.3 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.9 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 36.8 in | 13.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 52.8 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.9 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 120.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |