Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chrysler 300 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 120.0 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 196.9 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.1 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.4 in | 13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3721 lb. | 258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.7 in | 8.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 38.0 in | 7.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 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) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 17.2 | 41.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 87 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Ford Transit Connect.
2008 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy and comfortable see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
vast space see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Tons of room in the front seat. I am tall and I still have the seat adjusted in the middle, not all the way back, with lots of head room and leg room to spare. The passenger side is even better. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
The back seats have just as much room as the front seats. They fit the whole family with no problems, and you can even pick up the in-laws and they will fit back there perfectly. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room in the front, heated front seats and a nice comfy seat. Just returned from a 7 hour trip in the car and not once did i feel uncomfortable. see full Chrysler 300 review |