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2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 101.5 in | 13.1 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 165.4 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 58.3 in | 21 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 2968 lb. | 457 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 38.5 in | 12 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.5 in | 3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 63.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | 89.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
| 2013 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
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