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 | 2,911 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,486 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 70 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,039 mm | 977 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 408 L | -406 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 14.4 | -11.4 L |
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 |