Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 169 Nm@3800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 126 kW@6000 232 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,662 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,039 mm | 4,417 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,250 kg | 1,664 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 46 L | 60 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,189 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,306 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,146 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 955 mm | -76 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 538 L | 1,325 L | 537 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,351 L | 2,180 L | -1 L |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
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.