Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Ford Escape | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 105.9 in | 14.7 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 178.1 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.4 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 66.3 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3515 lb. | 464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.9 in | 7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.0 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.8 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.0 in | 6.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 52.4 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 34.3 | 24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | 36.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.
2014 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 |