Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 114.6 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 180.7 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 79.3 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 3425 lb. | 948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 51.1 in | -11.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 50.8 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.5 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 50.5 in | -10.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 59.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 59.8 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 38.5 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 25.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -61.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 78.1 | -28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -56.1 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder 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.