| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@6200 320 Nm@3200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 101 kW@6300 174 Nm@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 |
| 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.