Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 99.4 in | 15.2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 175.4 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 66.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 58.5 in | 20.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 3071 lb. | 354 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.7 in | 11.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 53.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.9 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 37.3 in | 13.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.9 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 51.7 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 33.7 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | 50.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | 73.7 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.
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |