| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 101.5 in | 19.1 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 173.5 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 56.8 in | 15.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3505 lb. | 474 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 37.5 in | 9.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.7 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 35.8 in | 9.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 41.5 in | 17 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.5 in | 5.1 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 6.6 | 52.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 93.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |