

Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Ford C-MAX | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 104.3 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 173.9 in | 173.6 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 72.6 in | 63.9 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 3607 lb. | 61 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 41.0 in | 5.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.4 in | 5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.2 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 51.9 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 52.6 ft3 | 24.4 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.
2014 Ford C-MAX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's plenty of space for adults in the back seat of the C-MAX. But the seat is mounted too low to provide thigh support, and between this and the angle of the floor I could find no comfortable way to position my legs and feet. There's a huge amount of headroom, so this was not the limiting factor. Instead, the seat seems to be so low to enable a flat floor when it is folded without requiring that the seat bottom be folded separately from the seat back. Combine the low seat with a high beltline (bottom of the side windows), and children can't see out well. see full Ford C-MAX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford C-MAX.