Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 121.2 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 202.5 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.9 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 68.9 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4335 lb. | -356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.8 in | 7.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 63.0 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.2 in | 5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 64.7 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 37.9 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 62.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 31.8 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -36.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |