| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Nissan Xterra | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 106.3 in | 14.3 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 178.7 in | 11 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 74.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4150 lb. | -171 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.9 in | 7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 46.1 in | 12.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.4 in | 3.2 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 35.2 | 23.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 38.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |