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Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Scion xB | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 103 hp@6000 101 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 98.4 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 173.9 in | 155.3 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 66.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 72.6 in | 64.8 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 2470 lb. | 1198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.8 in | 46.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 48.6 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 50.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 45.3 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 45.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 50.0 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 50.6 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 83.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 25.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.0 ft3 | 43.4 ft3 | 33.6 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.
2006 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Full sized adults fit well in the rear seat. 2 of them. see full Scion xB review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car is like an optical illusion - it's SOOO much bigger on the inside than it seems like from the outside! Riding in it feels more like riding in a minivan than a car. My husband is over 6' tall, and he can sit comfortably in the driver's seat with plenty of room above his head. At the same time, my son (also over 6' tall) can sit comfortably behind him with plenty of room for his knees. When my kids were younger, we fit three of them in the back, and often went on long trips (5-6 hrs in the car) with no problems. Our luggage even fit in the back! see full Scion xB review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is so comfortable for tall people, with plenty of legroon. see full Scion xB review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
More rear legroom than a BMW 7 series !!! Tall people are more than comfortable in the back seat see full Scion xB review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Gigantic rear seats. 6+ foot tall passengers can seat in the back without their knees touching the front seatbacks. Cargo capacity is also most impressive for such compact exterior dimensions. see full Scion xB review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The seats are very comfortable for a vehicle as inexpensive as this. see full Scion xB review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is tons of room in this car! It almost seems bigger on the inside than the car is on the outside. see full Scion xB review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I have 3 kids, ages 15, 13, and 7, and they have all kinds of leg room in the back seat of this car. It's almost as much as a minivan. All 3 can ride comfortably in the back for up to an hour or so. Another 2 inches or so of width would make it ideal, even for longer trips. see full Scion xB review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room in the rear seat for two large men to sit comfortably or, in my case, two car seats for my children. see full Scion xB review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
you feel like you are driving a larger vehicle when looking out from the drivers seat see full Scion xB review |