Ford Focus (2007) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2014) Specs

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2007 Ford Focus and 2014 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2007	2014
Model	Ford Focus	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6000 133 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.9 in	104.8 in	-1.9 in
Length	178.4 in	173.9 in	4.5 in
Width	66.7 in	72.2 in	-5.5 in
Height	59.5 in	72.6 in	-13.1 in
Curb Weight	2805 lb.	3668 lb.	-863 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	15.8 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	46.8 in	-7.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	57.6 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.4 in	54.1 in	-4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.3 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	45.1 in	-5.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	58.5 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.9 in	58.5 in	-7.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.6 in	0 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.2 ft³	46.8 ft³	-11.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.1 ft³	77.0 ft³	-3.9 ft³

2007 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It was a pleasant surprise when we discovered how comfortable the front seats were for long road trips. They are contoured enough so I can lay the seat back, with a small pillow and take a nice long nap. This is probably highly subjective, but for us, the car seats have been just what we wanted. see full Ford Focus review
2007	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front seat has more room than one would expect. I have yet to encounter someone who has not fit inside comfortably, despite their size. Being over 6ft tall, I drive daily without feeling cramped or enclosed. see full Ford Focus review
2007	4dr Wagon 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The first-generation Focus has great seats -- cushy, well-bolstered, and high off the floor. see full Ford Focus review
2007	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room for a big guy like me. see full Ford Focus review
2007	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can drive for long distances without succuming to fatigue. see full Ford Focus review
2007	4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Ample room. see full Ford Focus review
2006	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Regular sized adults can fit in the back seat without too many problems. see full Ford Focus review

2007 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Another two inches of legroom sure would be nice. see full Ford Focus review
2007	4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very average for its class. Not a place for grownups for long. see full Ford Focus review
2007	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Not the best, but ok for a 2 door hatch. see full Ford Focus review
2006	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Short seat track makes it tight for tall drivers and there is no "dead pedal" to rest your left foot on. see full Ford Focus 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

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