Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda MX-30 EV | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
Electric 143 hp@4500 200 lb-ft@3240 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,063 mm | 2,652 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,402 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,658 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 0 L | 60 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,191 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 940 mm | -939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,232 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 765 mm | 190 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,049 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,194 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 0 mm | 889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,821 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 595 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,668 L | 21.0 | -20 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,951 L | 0 L | 2 L |
2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda MX-30 EV.