Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 120.6 in | -18.2 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 189.7 in | -11 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 72.2 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 72.0 in | -14.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2745 lb. | 3979 lb. | -1234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 46.9 in | -8.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.7 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 45.1 in | -7.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 58.5 in | -14.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 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 | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.3 | 58.9 ft3 | -46.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -91.9 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 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 2014 Ford Transit Connect.