

Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Scion xD | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 128 hp@6000 125 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 96.9 in | 104.8 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 154.7 in | 173.9 in | -19.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 72.6 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2665 lb. | 3668 lb. | -1003 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 46.8 in | -7.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 57.6 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 54.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 45.1 in | -7.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 58.5 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 58.5 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.6 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -36.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.7 ft3 | 77.0 ft3 | -41.3 ft3 |
2008 Scion xD Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
this is a great car to get kids in and out of with the car seats and whatnot. plenty of room for 2 adults 2 kids, diaper bags, strollers and groceries. jam it all in, it will fit. see full Scion xD review |
2008 Scion xD Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough room for an adult in the rear seat. I am short and I still found the rear seat not really wide enough. see full Scion xD 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect.