| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volvo S40 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 103.9 in | 10.7 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 176.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in | 1 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 57.2 in | 22.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3363 lb. | 62 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.9 in | 12.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 53.7 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 37.2 in | 13.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 50.7 in | 9.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 63.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 121 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo S40.