Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 88 kW@6350 152 Nm@5000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 126 kW@6000 232 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,662 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,067 mm | 4,417 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,697 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,173 kg | 1,664 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 60 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,189 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,146 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,250 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 792 mm | 955 mm | -163 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 1,325 L | 435 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 736 L | 2,180 L | 734 L |
2012 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2012 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
I was told that it is comfortable for a short ride but after 45 minutes my passengers were complaining about lack of room and comfort. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Smallish like all b-segment cars. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Its cramped, but seems about the same as any other car in its size range. It was easier to get in and out of compared to a Mazda 2 and about the same as current generation Prius C. I wouldn't take anyone long distances in the rear, but I didn't expect to. We have a 2009 Prius which is our long distance carry people car. I wanted something with good handling and economy that was well built and that's what I got. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat narrow and limited headroom see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
while it felt my family of 5 comfortably, it might not fit others.... see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom is limited, especially if front seat passengers adjust their seats rearward. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Basically, it is a two seater. Car seats and small children will fit ok in the back. Essentially it is a great commuter car. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
rear seat leg room is tight. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very tiny. Had to squeeze in. Not very comfortable for long term. Feels a bit crowded. see full Ford Fiesta 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.