Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 106.3 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 182.1 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.3 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 58.9 in | 20.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 2857 lb. | 568 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.4 in | 11.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 50.9 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.5 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 36.7 in | 13.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.9 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 50.1 in | 9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 63 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 120.2 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.
2016 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Sentra.