Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Avalon | |
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 | 111.0 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 197.2 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.5 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3495 lb. | 484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.8 in | 8.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.8 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.5 in | 7.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.2 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.9 in | -3.3 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 14.4 | 44.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 89.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |