Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 121.2 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 202.5 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.9 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 68.9 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4494 lb. | -515 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 37.2 in | 9.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 63.0 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.2 in | 5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 64.7 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 37.9 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 62.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 31.8 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -36.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.