| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 114.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 180.7 in | 24.3 in |
| Width | 78.4 in | 70.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 79.3 in | -8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3425 lb. | 1365 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 51.1 in | -10.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 54.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 50.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 50.5 in | -11.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 59.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 59.8 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.5 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -53.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 78.1 | -9.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.