Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Acura TSX | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 106.4 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 189.2 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 57.9 in | 21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3599 lb. | -174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 37.6 in | 13.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.8 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.6 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.4 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 36.9 in | 13.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 54.2 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.3 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 25.8 ft3 | 52.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | 74.8 ft3 |
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.
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review |
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review |