| Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 99.4 in | 21.2 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 176.6 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 65.0 in | 7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3165 lb. | 814 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 53.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 51.6 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.6 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 51.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.7 in | 3.9 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) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 32.0 | 26.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 46.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 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 |