Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 58 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,283 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 978 mm | -74 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 2,212 L | 825 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 3,831 L | -2 L |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2013 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 2013 Ford Transit Connect.