Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 120.6 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 189.7 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.2 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 72.0 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 3979 lb. | 340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 46.9 in | -6.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 54.6 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 45.1 in | -5.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 58.5 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 41.3 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 56.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 47.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 35.0 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Connect.