Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 114.6 in | -16.2 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 180.7 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 79.3 in | -19.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2577 lb. | 3425 lb. | -848 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.4 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 51.1 in | -10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 50.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 50.5 in | -11.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 59.6 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 59.8 in | -8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 38.5 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -57.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -78 ft3 |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit 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.