Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet Volt | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 105.7 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 177.1 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 56.6 in | 22.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3781 lb. | -356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 37.8 in | 13.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 53.7 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 36.0 in | 14.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.9 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 51.2 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.1 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 135.3 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.
2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |