

Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 120.6 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 189.7 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 72.0 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3979 lb. | 461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 46.9 in | -7.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.7 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.6 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.3 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 45.1 in | -6.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.5 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 41.3 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 47.0 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 35.0 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -20.5 ft3 |
2009 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 2016 Ford Transit Connect.