Model Year | 2018 | 2019 | |
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@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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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 | 191.6 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.5 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3274 lb. | 705 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 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Passat.