Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.8 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 173.9 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 72.6 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3668 lb. | -335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 46.8 in | -5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.1 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 45.1 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.5 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -40.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 46.8 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 77.0 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo 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.