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2014 Ford Transit Connect and 2008 Kia Sportage Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Sportage | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 103.5 in | 17.1 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 171.3 in | 18.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 66.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3254 lb. | 725 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 40.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.7 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 39.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 23.6 | 35.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage
| 2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
| 2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
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