Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@6500 144 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 120.6 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 190.0 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 71.6 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3998 lb. | -503 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 46.9 in | -8.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 45.7 in | -8.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 58.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 58.3 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.6 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 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 | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 60.1 ft3 | -45.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 106.0 ft3 | -91.6 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Transit Connect.