Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 113.9 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 188.8 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.4 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 68.2 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4696 lb. | -717 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.6 in | 7.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.8 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 38.9 in | 6.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.9 in | 2.7 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) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 32.1 | 26.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 33.3 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 2017 Volkswagen Touareg.