Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 104.4 in | 16.2 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 182.2 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.0 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.2 in | 14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 2804 lb. | 1175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.2 in | 8.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 55.2 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.1 in | 8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.6 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 15.5 | 43.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |