Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus CT | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 114.6 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 170.1 in | 180.7 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.7 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 79.3 in | -22.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3130 lb. | 3425 lb. | -295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.4 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 51.1 in | -13.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.5 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 50.5 in | -13.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.6 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 59.8 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 38.5 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -63.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.0 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -103.3 ft3 |
2013 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT 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.