Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 101 kW@6300 174 Nm@4750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,725 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 76 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 927 mm | 51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,237 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 831 mm | -831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 934 L | -932 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 2,359 L | 76.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 4,072 L | -1 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.
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |