Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Fiat 500 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 90.6 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 173.9 in | 139.6 in | 34.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 64.1 in | 8.1 in |
Height | 72.6 in | 59.8 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 2366 lb. | 1302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 38.9 in | 7.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 49.4 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 47.9 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 35.6 in | 9.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 46.4 in | 12.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 42.6 in | 15.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 31.7 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 37.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 46.9 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.
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |