Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 4,359 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,844 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,342 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 47 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 843 mm | 112 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 674 L | -673 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 1,269 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 Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 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 |