| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Corolla | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 120.6 in | -14.3 in |
| Length | 182.6 in | 189.7 in | -7.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 72.0 in | -14.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2820 lb. | 3979 lb. | -1159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 46.9 in | -8.6 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 | 40.2 in | 40.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 45.1 in | -8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.5 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 58.5 in | -14.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 37.6 in | 3.8 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 | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 58.9 ft3 | -45.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -91.2 ft3 |
| 2017 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.