

Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 120.6 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 189.7 in | 10.5 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 72.2 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 72.0 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 3979 lb. | 1036 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 46.9 in | -7.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.7 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 45.1 in | -6.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 41.3 in | -5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 56.3 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 35.0 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | -18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |
2014 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect.