Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Dodge Avenger | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 108.9 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 190.9 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.9 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3355 lb. | 624 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 40.0 in | 6.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 38.3 in | 6.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.2 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 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) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 13.4 | 45.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 90.8 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.
2009 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |