Model Year | 2018 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
Electric 201 hp 291 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 | 106.3 in | 14.3 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 171.5 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 60.8 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3854 lb. | 125 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 40.1 in | 6.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.0 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.1 in | 6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.2 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 48.3 in | 10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 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) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 22.4 | 36.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | 41 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Niro.