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2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | BMW X3 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.6 in | 4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 183.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.1 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 65.4 in | 13.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4112 lb. | -687 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.1 in | 11.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 72 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
| 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 | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X3
| 2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X3
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