Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Ford Focus | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 102.9 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 175.0 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 66.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 58.6 in | 20.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 2623 lb. | 802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.2 in | 11.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 50.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.7 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 38.3 in | 12.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.7 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 50.9 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 64.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 121.5 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2010 | The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |