| Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm | 
| Length | 4,912 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm | 
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,813 kg | 1 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 60 L | 25 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,161 mm | 982 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 955 mm | -18 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 1,064 mm | 949 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 889 mm | -3 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 705 L | -320 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,702 L | 0 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 3,002 L | -1 L | 
| 2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range  | 
						the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Transit Connect.