Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 113.2 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 199.6 in | -9.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.2 in | -4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 68.1 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4312 lb. | -333 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.6 in | 7.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 38.8 in | 6.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 35.4 in | 5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 43.7 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 32.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 3.5 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.
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |