Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 105.3 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 187.8 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 57.3 in | 22 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3404 lb. | 21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.7 in | 12.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.1 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 54.7 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.3 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 38.6 in | 11.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.9 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 54.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.5 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | 74.8 ft3 |
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 Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |