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2014 Ford Transit Connect and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Highlander | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 109.8 in | 10.8 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 188.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 75.2 in | -3 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 68.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3847 lb. | 132 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 40.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.7 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.7 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.2 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 40.1 in | 5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 59.5 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 36.3 in | 5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 55.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 42.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 29.2 in | 5.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
| 2014 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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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