Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 114.6 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 180.7 in | -3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 79.3 in | -22.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3425 lb. | -99 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 51.1 in | -12.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.4 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 50.8 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.5 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 50.5 in | -12.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 59.6 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 59.8 in | -9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 38.5 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -50.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -72.4 ft3 |
2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 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.