Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,691 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 75 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,049 mm | 884 mm | -883 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,430 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,194 mm | 1,133 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 795 mm | 94 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 283 L | 278 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 968 L | -967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 2,214 L | 0 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.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |