| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 126 kW@6000 232 Nm@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 98 kW@6000 174 Nm@4200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,417 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,844 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 919 mm | 36 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 561 L | -560 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 1,741 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |