Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 120.6 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 205.8 in | 189.7 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 72.2 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 76.7 in | 72.0 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5352 lb. | 3979 lb. | 1373 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 46.9 in | -7.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.4 in | 57.7 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 54.6 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 45.1 in | -5.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.3 in | 58.5 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.4 in | 58.5 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 41.3 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 56.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 47.0 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 35.0 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.9 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 110.5 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition 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.