Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,440 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,540 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 68 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 927 mm | 51 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 623 L | -621 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 1,662 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.
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |