Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 114.6 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 180.7 in | 17 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 79.3 in | -21.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3322 lb. | 3425 lb. | -103 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 51.1 in | -11.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 50.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.5 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 50.5 in | -12.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 59.6 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 59.8 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -61.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.9 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -118.4 ft3 |
2007 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus 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.