Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda MPV | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6200 200 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,840 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 4,813 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,844 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,703 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 75 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,590 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 940 mm | 15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,476 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,191 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 487 L | -486 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.8 | 1,521 L | 45.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 3,596 L | -1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.