Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.6 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 180.7 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 70.7 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 79.3 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4264 lb. | 3425 lb. | 839 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 51.1 in | -9.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 54.4 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 50.8 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 50.5 in | -10.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 59.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 59.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.5 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 0.0 in | 59.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -62.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 78.1 | -30.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -47.7 ft3 |
2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot 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.