Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Convertible | |
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Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,844 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 48 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 150 L | -149 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 5.3 | -3.3 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.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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 |