Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Dodge Challenger | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,946 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 5,022 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,448 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,687 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 72 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 828 mm | 150 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,895 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 459 L | -457 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 16.2 | -13.2 L |
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.
2009 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |