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2015 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 104.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Length | 173.9 in | 170.9 in | 3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 72.6 in | 57.5 in | 15.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 2843 lb. | 825 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 40.0 in | 6.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.3 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 38.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 77 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect
| 2015 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte
| 2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
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