Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
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 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 110.4 in | 10.2 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 193.6 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.0 in | 14 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3325 lb. | 654 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.3 in | 8.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.8 in | 7.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 57.0 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 15.9 | 43 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 88.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat.