| Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 98.7 in | 6.1 in |
| Length | 173.9 in | 161.1 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 67.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 72.6 in | 59.0 in | 13.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 2965 lb. | 703 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 38.2 in | 8.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 52.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 36.7 in | 8.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 49.3 in | 9.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 34.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
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