Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Honda Odyssey | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 118.1 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 202.1 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 77.1 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 68.8 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4385 lb. | -960 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.9 in | 10.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.5 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 57.0 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 40.0 in | 10.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 63.1 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 64.4 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -42.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 91.1 ft3 | -13 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -12.1 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.
2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review |