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2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 Ford Transit Connect Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 120.6 in | -10.2 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 189.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 72.0 in | -13.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3166 lb. | 3979 lb. | -813 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 46.9 in | -8.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 45.1 in | -7.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 58.9 ft3 | -43 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -88.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
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