Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Saturn ION | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 103.2 in | 17.4 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 184.5 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 67.2 in | 5 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.4 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 2752 lb. | 1227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 40.0 in | 6.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 53.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 49.5 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.0 in | 8.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 52.8 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 48.6 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.3 in | 4.3 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) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 14.7 | 44.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 89.5 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Ford Transit Connect.
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |