Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,597 mm | 4,818 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,407 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 59 L | 60 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,191 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 1,146 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 955 mm | -56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 561 L | -136 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,668 L | 14 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 2,951 L | 13 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
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.