Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Buick Encore | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 101 kW@6300 174 Nm@4750 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@4900 201 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,555 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,659 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,468 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 53 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 909 mm | 69 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 532 L | -530 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 1,371 L | 2 L |
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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Buick Encore.