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2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 2,014 mm | 1,481 mm | 1 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,425 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 64 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 960 mm | 18 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 419 L | -417 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 14.8 | -11.8 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
| 2013 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 2013 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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