Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.0 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 189.8 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 57.9 in | 21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3161 lb. | 264 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.0 in | 11.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.2 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 45.5 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 37.8 in | 12.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 54.9 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.6 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 118.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |