| Model Year | 2016 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 112.9 in | 7.7 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 200.7 in | -11 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 60.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3643 lb. | 336 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 57.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 38.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 57.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.9 in | -4.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 21.2 | 37.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 83 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |