Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Ford EcoSport | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 149 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 2,520 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,097 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 51 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 932 mm | 23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,049 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,194 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 0 mm | 889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 592 L | -31 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 20.9 | -19.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 1,416 L | 1 L |
2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford EcoSport.