Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2017) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2017 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2014	2017
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	104.8 in	-3.3 in
Length	179.3 in	173.9 in	5.4 in
Width	70.1 in	72.2 in	-2.1 in
Height	59.2 in	72.6 in	-13.4 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	3668 lb.	-383 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.8 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	46.8 in	-8.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.6 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.3 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	45.1 in	-7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	58.5 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.5 in	-58.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	37.6 in	-2.1 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	46.8 ft³	-14 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	77.0 ft³	-10.1 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

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