| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
| Model | Suzuki XL7 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 5,009 mm | 4,818 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,763 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,146 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 955 mm | 31 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 986 mm | 1,049 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,270 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 970 mm | 1,194 mm | 969 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 785 mm | 889 mm | -104 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,817 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 459 L | 561 L | -102 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,079 L | 1,668 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,538 L | 2,951 L | -1 L |
| 2008 Suzuki XL7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I like being able to seat 7 people, which we have done several times. To be fair the 3rd row seats are best for children or small adults but the way the second row can be folded makes access easier. The front & second row seats have lots of legroom. see full Suzuki XL7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats are fully adjustable which I appreciate a lot on a long drive. I tend to stiffen up in a less adjustable seat but the XL7 allows me to readjust enough to really help. Plenty of headroom and comfort. see full Suzuki XL7 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.