Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 112.3 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 191.8 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.3 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.1 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3415 lb. | 564 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.4 in | 7.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 55.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.0 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.2 in | 7.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.9 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 52.1 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 15.1 | 43.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 89.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |