| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda CX-7 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 108.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 184.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 64.8 in | 7.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3496 lb. | 483 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 29.9 | 29 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |