Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 4,590 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 58 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,283 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 2,212 L | 598 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 3,831 L | 18.2 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred 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.