Model Year | 2023 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@6500 144 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 106.7 in | 13.9 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 188.0 in | 2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 71.6 in | 59.7 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3998 lb. | 3512 lb. | 486 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.3 in | 8.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 38.6 in | 7.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 0.0 in | 58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.9 in | 0.0 in | 41.9 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) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.9 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.1 ft3 | 35.8 | 24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 106.0 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 44.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 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 |