Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 114.6 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 180.7 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 70.7 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 79.3 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3108 lb. | 3425 lb. | -317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 15.4 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 51.1 in | -10.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 50.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 50.5 in | -11.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 59.6 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 59.8 in | -8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -55.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -81.1 ft3 |
2007 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review |
2007 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot 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.