Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 126 kW@6000 232 Nm@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 2,685 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,597 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,407 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 59 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 899 mm | 56 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) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 436 L | 125 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 15.4 | -13.4 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.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |