Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 114.6 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 180.7 in | 24.3 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 70.7 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 79.3 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3425 lb. | 1365 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 51.1 in | -10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 54.4 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 50.8 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 50.5 in | -11.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 59.6 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 59.8 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -53.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 78.1 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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.