Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Hyundai Tiburon | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 133 kW@5700 249 Nm@2500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 128 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,530 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 4,394 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,844 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,365 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 759 mm | 196 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 419 L | -418 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 14.8 | -12.8 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.