Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 108.3 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 184.0 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in | -3 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 64.8 in | 14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3710 lb. | -285 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.7 in | 11.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 54.8 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.7 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.3 in | 11.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.0 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.4 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 48.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 76.7 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.
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |