| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 106.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 188.0 in | -7.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 77.5 in | -6.8 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 70.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4264 lb. | -839 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 41.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 61.6 in | -7.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 57.5 in | -6.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 40.1 in | 10.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 61.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 62.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 47.6 ft3 | 30.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review |