Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Audi allroad | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@4450 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.4 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 185.9 in | -5.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.5 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 58.0 in | 21.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3891 lb. | -466 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.4 in | 10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 38.2 in | 12.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.3 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.2 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 | 84.8 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.
2014 Audi allroad Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Audi suggests that, despite the platform downgrade, the new allroad is pretty close in size to the old one because its cars have been growing with each redesign. Yet while the original allroad felt like a midsize car inside, the new one feels like a compact, especially in the back seat, where both shoulder room and legroom are down by a couple of inches. The average adult will fit, but without much room to spare. This said, the "midsize" Volvo XC70 provides a couple inches more shoulder room but no more leg room. see full Audi allroad review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Audi allroad.