Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,844 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,345 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 851 mm | 104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 340 L | -339 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 770 L | -768 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 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.