Model Year | 2013 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,059 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,516 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 46 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 879 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 538 L | -536 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 1,351 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 2019 Chevrolet Sonic.