Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,750 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,939 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 76 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,641 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 955 mm | 23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 1,107 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 2,466 L | 76.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 4,248 L | -1 L |
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.
2011 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |