Ford Transit Connect (2015) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2018) Specs

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2015 Ford Transit Connect and 2018 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	Ford Transit Connect	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.6 in	104.7 in	15.9 in
Length	189.7 in	183.5 in	6.2 in
Width	72.2 in	72.6 in	-0.4 in
Height	72.0 in	65.9 in	6.1 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	3455 lb.	524 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	15.9 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	46.9 in	39.8 in	7.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	57.3 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	54.3 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	42.6 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	45.1 in	38.9 in	6.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	55.4 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.5 in	48.9 in	9.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	41.3 in	0.0 in	41.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	47.0 in	0.0 in	47 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.0 in	0.0 in	35 in
Total Legroom	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	38.4 ft³	-18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.9 ft³	38.4	20.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	104.2 ft³	73.4 ft³	30.8 ft³

2015 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect.

2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota RAV4.

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