Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 114.6 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 180.7 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 70.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 79.3 in | -25.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2593 lb. | 3425 lb. | -832 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.4 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 51.1 in | -13.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.5 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 50.5 in | -15.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 59.6 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 59.8 in | -10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 38.5 in | -8.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.5 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -66.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.5 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -123.8 ft3 |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |
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.