Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,818 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,805 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,146 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 1,049 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 889 mm | -41 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 561 L | -12 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 1,668 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 2,951 L | 0 L |
2010 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex 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.