Ford Transit Connect (2014) vs. Honda Odyssey (2009) Specs

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2014 Ford Transit Connect and 2009 Honda Odyssey Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Ford Transit Connect	Honda Odyssey
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	3,063 mm	3,000 mm	0 mm
Length	4,818 mm	5,133 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,834 mm	1,958 mm	0 mm
Height	1,829 mm	1,748 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,805 kg	1,989 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	60 L	79 L	-19 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,191 mm	1,039 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,466 mm	1,613 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,387 mm	1,448 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,024 mm	1,036 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,146 mm	1,016 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,486 mm	1,603 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,486 mm	1,636 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	955 mm	1,016 mm	954 mm
Headroom, Row 3	1,049 mm	975 mm	-974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,430 mm	1,554 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,194 mm	1,232 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 3	889 mm	1,044 mm	888 mm
Total Legroom	2,868 mm (over 3 rows)	3,096 mm (over 3 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	561 L	1,087 L	560 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,668 L	2,580 L	-1 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,951 L	4,174 L	-2 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

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2009 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

2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	0	Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review
2010	0	These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review
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

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