Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Subaru Impreza | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6200 145 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,644 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,844 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,341 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 899 mm | 56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 634 L | -633 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 1,407 L | 1 L |
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.
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