Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 109.8 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 188.4 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 75.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 68.1 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3847 lb. | -422 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.6 in | 10.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.7 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 56.7 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.2 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 40.1 in | 10.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 59.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.5 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 42.3 ft3 | 35.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 39.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |