Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Pontiac G5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 103.5 in | 17.1 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 179.8 in | 9.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 67.5 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 55.6 in | 16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 2991 lb. | 988 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.1 in | 8.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 53.1 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 49.4 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.0 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 35.7 in | 9.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 49.3 in | 9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 46.3 in | 12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.2 in | 5.4 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 38.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 13.9 | 45 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 90.3 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.
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |