Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Honda Pilot | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 109.2 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 191.4 in | -10.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 78.5 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 71.0 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4299 lb. | -874 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.0 in | 11.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 61.5 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 58.6 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.4 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.8 in | 10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 62.2 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.9 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.1 in | -32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 47.7 ft3 | 30.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | 48.3 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.
2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review |