Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5600 216 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 3,063 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,192 mm | 4,818 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,831 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,805 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 60 L | 35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,146 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,565 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 955 mm | 33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 1,049 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 889 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 762 L | 561 L | 201 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,098 L | 1,668 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,865 L | 2,951 L | 1 L |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander 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.