Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 120.6 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 189.7 in | 11 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 72.2 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 72.0 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 3979 lb. | -336 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 46.9 in | -7.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 45.1 in | -6.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 58.5 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 37.6 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 58.9 ft3 | -37.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -83 ft3 |
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 |
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.