Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 107.5 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 180.1 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 56.1 in | 23.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3455 lb. | -30 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 37.2 in | 13.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 54.1 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.9 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 36.7 in | 13.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.7 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.7 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 30.6 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 65.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 122.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |