| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Nissan Sentra | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 114.6 in | -8.9 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 180.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 59.5 in | 79.3 in | -19.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2853 lb. | 3425 lb. | -572 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.4 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 51.1 in | -10.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 50.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 50.5 in | -13.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.6 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 59.8 in | -6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 38.5 in | -4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -65 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -122.2 ft3 |
| 2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.