Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 98.4 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 173.9 in | 161.6 in | 12.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 66.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 72.6 in | 60.0 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 2575 lb. | 1093 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 40.4 in | 6.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 52.7 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 51.5 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.0 in | 6.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 51.3 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 51.3 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.5 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 26.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Magic seats provide a lot of vertical space in the rear. see full Honda Fit review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is HUGE inside...truly some amazing engineering. see full Honda Fit review |
2011 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The bench seat is a bit uncomfortable and 2 adults and a booster seat is only really workable for short trips. Leg room is pretty small for big passangers. see full Honda Fit review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very uncomfortable. I would not enjoy taking the Fit on a long drive. The uncomfortable front seats cancel out how amazing the magic seats in back are. see full Honda Fit review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats were hard and uncomfortable. I would not want to take this car on a long trip. see full Honda Fit review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
little lumbar support see full Honda Fit review |