Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Buick Encore | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 126 kW@6000 232 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@4900 201 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 2,555 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,447 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 52 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 907 mm | 48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,049 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,194 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 0 mm | 889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 532 L | 29 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 18.8 | -17.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 1,371 L | 1 L |
2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Buick Encore.