Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 120.6 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 189.7 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 72.2 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 72.0 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3761 lb. | 3979 lb. | -218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 46.9 in | -6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 45.1 in | -5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.5 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 58.5 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.5 | 58.9 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox 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.