Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,455 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,304 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 50 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 909 mm | 69 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 572 L | -570 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 1,334 L | 2 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.
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