Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 120.6 in | -5 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 189.7 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 72.2 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.0 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 3979 lb. | -231 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 46.9 in | -6.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 40.3 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 45.1 in | -7.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.5 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 58.9 ft3 | -43 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -88.3 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Few cars offer the marriage of rear wheel drive performance with this amount of back seat room for the longer ride (travelling) with 4 adults. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very supportive, easily adjusted for that "just right" feeling. Very comfortable for extended periods of time. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis 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.