Ford Transit Connect (2015) vs. Toyota Corolla (2014) Specs

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2015 Ford Transit Connect and 2014 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Ford Transit Connect	Toyota Corolla
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.6 in	106.3 in	14.3 in
Length	189.7 in	182.6 in	7.1 in
Width	72.2 in	69.9 in	2.3 in
Height	72.0 in	57.3 in	14.7 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	2820 lb.	1159 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	46.9 in	38.3 in	8.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	54.8 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	53.0 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	45.1 in	37.1 in	8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	54.8 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.5 in	43.9 in	14.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	41.3 in	-3.7 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)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	31.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	13.0 ft³	6.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.9 ft³	13.0	45.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	104.2 ft³	13.0 ft³	91.2 ft³

2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

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2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review

2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review

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