Ford Transit Connect (2017) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2021) Specs

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2017 Ford Transit Connect and 2021 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2017	2021
Model	Ford Transit Connect	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700
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

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