Model Year | 2016 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Niro | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 107.1 in | 13.5 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 174.0 in | 15.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 60.8 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3721 lb. | 258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 40.5 in | 6.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 45.4 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.5 in | 5.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.4 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.0 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 22.8 | 36.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 40.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.