Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 104.8 in | 6 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 173.9 in | 16 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 72.2 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 72.6 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3668 lb. | -141 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 46.8 in | -8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.6 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 45.1 in | -6.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 77.0 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 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.