Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,954 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,042 mm | 4,818 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,014 mm | 1,834 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,689 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 60 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,191 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,544 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,146 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,537 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 1,049 mm | 898 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,473 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,064 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 759 mm | 889 mm | -130 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 561 L | -193 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,235 L | 1,668 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,251 L | 2,951 L | 0 L |
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.