Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 2,619 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,476 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 62 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 904 mm | 51 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) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 827 L | -266 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 29.2 | -28.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 1,877 L | 1 L |
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.
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |