Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 133 kW@5700 249 Nm@2500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 134 kW@6800 218 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 2,619 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,537 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 58 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 978 mm | -23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,049 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,194 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 0 mm | 889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 1,011 L | 560 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 35.7 | -34.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 2,064 L | 0 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.
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |