Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Honda Accord | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,741 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,849 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,433 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,396 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 70 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 912 mm | -911 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,176 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 838 mm | 140 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 337 L | -335 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 11.9 | -8.9 L |
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.
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD |
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review |