| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,823 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,547 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 58 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,298 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,283 mm | 979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 978 mm | -99 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 2,212 L | 941 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 3,831 L | -1 L |
| 2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.