Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet HHR | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 103.5 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 176.2 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.2 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 65.2 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3155 lb. | 270 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 16.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.5 in | 11.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 50.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.6 in | 10.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.7 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 50.6 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.5 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 63.1 ft3 | 72.2 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.
2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
See above. Add to that heated leather seats. Oh yeah!!! Remote start is great also. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than any of the 4 Volvos I driven see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not a lot of leg room. Cloth is kind of cheap and not very attractive see full Chevrolet HHR review |