Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 106.7 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 188.0 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 59.7 in | 19.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3512 lb. | -87 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.3 in | 12.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.7 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.4 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 38.6 in | 11.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.6 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.7 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 73.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |