Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 120.6 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 198.5 in | 189.7 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 79.3 in | 72.2 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 72.0 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3979 lb. | 358 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 46.9 in | -7.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 57.7 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 45.1 in | -5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.5 in | 58.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 41.3 in | -5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.9 in | 47.0 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.9 in | 35.0 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.6 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.5 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -24.7 ft3 |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica 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.