| Model Year | 2022 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Routan | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 121.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 202.5 in | -12.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 76.9 in | -4.7 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 68.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3998 lb. | 4335 lb. | -337 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 | 57.6 in | 63.0 in | -5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 39.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 64.7 in | -6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 0.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 41.9 in | 37.9 in | 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 | 24.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.1 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 106.0 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -35 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2010 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 |