Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | GMC Acadia | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 118.9 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 200.7 in | -11 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.2 in | -6 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 72.8 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4722 lb. | -743 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 40.4 in | 6.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 61.9 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.3 in | 5.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 61.1 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 38.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 57.8 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 48.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 33.2 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 117.0 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
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.
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating actually is practical. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are very few SUVs that can seat 7 VERY comfortably that are not HUGE suburban type SUVs. We are very pleased that the 3rd row can truly seat 3 adults with no issues. I love that I can still load it up at Costco by folding the 3rd seat down! see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Love how comfy it is-- heated seats, (though I would have loved the 2009 A/C seats on my 2008-- boo hoo!), all the controls-- love the music controls on the steering wheel. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review |