Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Acura TL | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 107.9 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 189.3 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 56.7 in | 22.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3483 lb. | -58 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.7 in | 12.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.3 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.6 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.8 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 37.2 in | 13.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.7 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.8 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.9 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 65.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 122.8 ft3 |
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.
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |