Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 120.6 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 189.7 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 72.0 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 3979 lb. | -877 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 46.9 in | -7.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.7 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 45.1 in | -7.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.5 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 58.5 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 58.9 ft3 | -43.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -88.8 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze 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.