Ford Transit Connect (2015) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2015 Ford Transit Connect and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Ford Transit Connect	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.6 in	104.4 in	16.2 in
Length	189.7 in	182.2 in	7.5 in
Width	72.2 in	70.0 in	2.2 in
Height	72.0 in	57.2 in	14.8 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	2804 lb.	1175 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	46.9 in	38.2 in	8.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	55.2 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	45.1 in	37.1 in	8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	53.6 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.5 in	0.0 in	58.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.1 in	-0.5 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)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	15.5 ft³	4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.9 ft³	15.5	43.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	104.2 ft³	15.5 ft³	88.7 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect

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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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