| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 2,014 mm | 1,560 mm | 1 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 50 L | 8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 919 mm | 59 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 561 L | -559 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 1,741 L | 2 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.