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Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 120.6 in | -14.5 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 189.7 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 72.0 in | -16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3979 lb. | 71 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 46.9 in | -10 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.7 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 54.6 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 45.1 in | -10.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 58.5 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 58.5 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.6 in | -4 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 | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.5 | 58.9 ft3 | -48.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -93.7 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
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.