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2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 121.2 in | -6.6 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 202.5 in | -21.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.9 in | -6.2 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 68.9 in | 10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4336 lb. | -911 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.8 in | 11.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.0 in | -8.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 57.0 in | -6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.2 in | 11.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 64.7 in | -5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 64.8 in | -5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | 45.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 83.0 ft3 | -4.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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