Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 108.7 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 182.3 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 56.3 in | 15.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3527 lb. | 452 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 37.1 in | 9.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 36.9 in | 8.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.9 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.4 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 37.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 12.4 | 46.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 91.8 ft3 |
2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |