Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 112.9 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 202.9 in | -22.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 76.2 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 60.7 in | 18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4015 lb. | -590 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.0 in | 12.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 56.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 37.8 in | 12.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.9 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 55.8 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 58 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 115.2 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.
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |