Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 107.5 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 180.1 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 56.1 in | 23.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3455 lb. | -30 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 37.2 in | 13.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 54.1 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.9 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 36.7 in | 13.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.7 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.7 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 30.6 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 65.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 122.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |