| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,063 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 4,818 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,038 kg | 1,805 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 60 L | 18 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,191 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,146 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,486 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 955 mm | -33 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 1,049 mm | 962 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 808 mm | 889 mm | -81 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 561 L | 354 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 1,668 L | 1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,981 L | 2,951 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.