Model Year | 2017 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 111.4 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 194.2 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.3 in | 14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3126 lb. | 853 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.1 in | 7.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.1 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.5 in | 7.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.4 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 15.7 | 43.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 88.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.