Ford Transit Connect (2015) vs. Chevrolet Trax (2016) Specs

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2015 Ford Transit Connect and 2016 Chevrolet Trax Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Ford Transit Connect	Chevrolet Trax
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.6 in	100.6 in	20 in
Length	189.7 in	167.2 in	22.5 in
Width	72.2 in	69.9 in	2.3 in
Height	72.0 in	65.9 in	6.1 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	3048 lb.	931 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	14.0 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	46.9 in	39.6 in	7.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	54.1 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	51.7 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.8 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	45.1 in	38.8 in	6.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	52.8 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.5 in	50.7 in	7.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.7 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	41.3 in	0.0 in	41.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	47.0 in	0.0 in	47 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.0 in	0.0 in	35 in
Total Legroom	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	18.7 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.9 ft³	18.7	40.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	104.2 ft³	48.4 ft³	55.8 ft³

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.

2016 Chevrolet Trax Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's much more room inside the Trax than many people expect given its compact exterior. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself with a few inches of knee room to spare. But if the people in the front seats are taller than me, those in the back seat better be shorter. The Renegade and 500X have about the same amount of rear knee room as the Trax. They have a couple inches more shoulder room, though, so fitting three people in back is a little less of a squeeze. (It will still help if they enjoy physical contact with one another.) The Honda HR-V isn't wider, but does have a few more inches of rear legroom. On the other hand, the rear seats in the Nissan JUKE and MINI Countryman are tighter than that in the Trax. see full Chevrolet Trax review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax.

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