Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volvo V50 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 103.9 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 173.9 in | 178.0 in | -4.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 72.6 in | 58.0 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 3570 lb. | 98 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 38.9 in | 7.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 38.1 in | 7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.1 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 50.7 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.4 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 34 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 |
2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |