Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 111.0 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 197.2 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.8 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 58.5 in | 20.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3495 lb. | -70 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.8 in | 12.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.4 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.8 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 37.5 in | 13 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.2 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.2 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.9 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 120.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |