| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volvo S40 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 103.9 in | 16.7 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 175.9 in | 13.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 57.2 in | 14.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3225 lb. | 754 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.9 in | 8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 55.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.2 in | 7.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 50.7 in | 7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.4 in | 3.2 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) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 12.6 | 46.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 91.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.