| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chrysler Aspen | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,028 mm | 2,911 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,100 mm | 4,590 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,887 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,204 kg | 1,554 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 102 L | 58 L | 44 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,494 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,283 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 978 mm | -28 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 996 mm | 0 mm | 996 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,496 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,219 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 876 mm | 0 mm | 876 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 538 L | 2,212 L | 536 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,906 L | 78.1 | -77.1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,900 L | 3,831 L | -1 L |
| 2008 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |
| 2013 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 2013 Ford Transit Connect.