Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Honda Odyssey | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 3,000 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 79 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,039 mm | 954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,049 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,430 mm | 1,547 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,194 mm | 1,229 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 1,077 mm | 888 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 1,087 L | 560 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 2,636 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 4,205 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect.
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
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 |