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2014 Ford Transit Connect and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 106.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 173.9 in | 188.0 in | -14.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 72.6 in | 59.7 in | 12.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 3512 lb. | 156 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 38.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 38.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
| 2014 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 2014 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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