Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Freestar | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 193 hp@4500 240 lb-ft@3750 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,068 mm | 3,063 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,105 mm | 4,818 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,793 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,948 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 60 L | 38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,191 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,146 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,687 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 955 mm | 10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 1,049 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,293 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,222 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 859 mm | 889 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,858 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 561 L | 215 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,070 L | 1,668 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,843 L | 2,951 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.
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.