| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volvo V70 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 189.9 in | -9.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 60.9 in | 18.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3527 lb. | -102 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.8 in | 12.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.4 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 54.8 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 38.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 55.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |