Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet SS | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 114.8 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 195.5 in | -14.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 74.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 57.9 in | 21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3975 lb. | -550 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.7 in | 12.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.1 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 57.2 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.3 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 38.0 in | 12.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 59.0 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 58.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 118.9 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.
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet SS.