Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet Traverse | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 3,020 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 2,173 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 83 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,049 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,430 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,194 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 843 mm | 46 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 691 L | -130 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 1,948 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 3,296 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.
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |