

Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 114.6 in | -17.5 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 180.7 in | -37.6 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 70.7 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 79.3 in | -23.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2700 lb. | 3425 lb. | -725 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.4 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 51.1 in | -12.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.4 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 50.5 in | -12.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 59.6 in | -20.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 38.5 in | -11 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -10.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -73.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -131.1 ft3 |
2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible 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.