| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 112.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 192.3 in | -11.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 72.0 in | 7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4446 lb. | -1021 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.0 in | 11.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.3 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.5 in | -4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 40.0 in | 10.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 57.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -25.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 49.2 ft3 | 28.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |