Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 104.8 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 173.9 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.2 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 72.6 in | -16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3668 lb. | -945 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 46.8 in | -8.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.3 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 45.1 in | -9.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 58.5 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 58.5 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.6 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 77.0 ft3 | -45.5 ft3 |
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |
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.