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2012 Ford Transit Connect and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| 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. | 3979 lb. | -554 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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