Jeep Patriot (2015) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2015) Specs

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2015 Jeep Patriot and 2015 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	Jeep Patriot	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	120.6 in	-16.9 in
Length	173.8 in	189.7 in	-15.9 in
Width	69.2 in	72.2 in	-3 in
Height	65.5 in	72.0 in	-6.5 in
Curb Weight	3214 lb.	3979 lb.	-765 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.6 gal.	15.8 gal.	-2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	46.9 in	-5.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	57.7 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	54.6 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.3 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	45.1 in	-5.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	58.5 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	58.5 in	-7.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	37.6 in	1.8 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	80 in (over 2 rows)	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	-32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	19.8 ft³	3.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0	58.9 ft³	-35.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.5 ft³	104.2 ft³	-50.7 ft³

2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot 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

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