| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Nissan LEAF | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@6500 144 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,549 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,527 kg | 1,813 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 0 L | 60 L | -60 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,161 mm | 946 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 955 mm | -165 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,064 mm | -1 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 411 L | 705 L | -294 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.5 | 1,702 L | 13.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 3,002 L | -3 L |
| 2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect.