Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 116.0 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 197.7 in | -8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.7 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.0 in | 15 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3719 lb. | 260 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.5 in | 7.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.7 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.0 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.4 in | 7.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.9 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 51.4 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.6 in | 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) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 16.2 | 42.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 88 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Ford Transit Connect.
2009 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |