Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 114.6 in | -16.2 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 180.7 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 79.3 in | -21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 3425 lb. | -1022 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.4 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 51.1 in | -11.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.2 in | 50.8 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 50.5 in | -12.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 59.6 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 59.8 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 38.5 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -62.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 135.3 ft3 | -135.3 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.