Hyundai Elantra (2012) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2015) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2015 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	120.6 in	-14.3 in
Length	178.3 in	189.7 in	-11.4 in
Width	69.9 in	72.2 in	-2.3 in
Height	56.5 in	72.0 in	-15.5 in
Curb Weight	2701 lb.	3979 lb.	-1278 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.8 gal.	15.8 gal.	-3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	46.9 in	-6.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	57.7 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.5 in	54.6 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	40.3 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	45.1 in	-8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	58.5 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	58.5 in	-5.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.1 in	37.6 in	-4.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	41.3 in	-41.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	47.0 in	-47 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	-36.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	19.8 ft³	-5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.8	58.9 ft³	-44.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	104.2 ft³	-89.4 ft³

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	0	Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2011	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

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