Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 106.3 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 176.4 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 68.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 58.7 in | 20.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3042 lb. | 383 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.6 in | 12.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 52.7 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.5 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 37.6 in | 12.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.1 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 51.2 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.0 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 95.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |