| Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 94 kW@6000 165 Nm@4200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 101 kW@6300 174 Nm@4750 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,250 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 58 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 978 mm | -56 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 617 L | 2,212 L | 615 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,506 L | 3,831 L | -2 L |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2013 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 2013 Ford Transit Connect.