Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
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Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 120.6 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 189.7 in | 11 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 72.2 in | 6 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 72.0 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4656 lb. | 3979 lb. | 677 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 46.9 in | -6.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 57.7 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.6 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 45.1 in | -5.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 58.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 41.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 56.3 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 47.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 35.0 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
2011 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia 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.