| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 103.0 in | 17.6 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 179.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 65.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3250 lb. | 729 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 41.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 40.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 33.5 | 25.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 35.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |