Volkswagen Routan (2009) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2014) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Routan and 2014 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Volkswagen Routan	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	120.6 in	0.6 in
Length	202.5 in	189.7 in	12.8 in
Width	76.9 in	72.2 in	4.7 in
Height	68.9 in	72.0 in	-3.1 in
Curb Weight	4335 lb.	3979 lb.	356 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	15.8 gal.	4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	46.9 in	-7.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	57.7 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.3 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	45.1 in	-5.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	58.5 in	6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.5 in	-58.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	37.6 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	41.3 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in	56.3 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	47.0 in	-47 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.8 in	35.0 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	-4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	19.8 ft³	12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	58.9 ft³	24.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.0 ft³	104.2 ft³	36.8 ft³

2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan 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.

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