Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,844 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 919 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 561 L | -560 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 1,741 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.