Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Convertible | |
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Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,245 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 48 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 150 L | -148 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 5.3 | -2.3 L |
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |