Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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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 | 100.0 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 173.9 in | 168.4 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 72.6 in | 58.5 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 3012 lb. | 656 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 39.4 in | 7.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.3 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.1 in | 8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 49.0 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 31.4 in | 6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.