Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Lexus ES | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 109.3 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 191.1 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.1 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3580 lb. | 399 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 37.4 in | 9.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 36.8 in | 8.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 52.8 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.9 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 14.7 | 44.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 89.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 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 |