| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 99.4 in | 15.2 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 176.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 65.0 in | 14.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3165 lb. | 260 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.8 in | 11.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 51.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.7 in | 10.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.6 in | 6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 51.6 in | 8.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 33.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | 46.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 77.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |