| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Model | Nissan cube | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | 2,530 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,975 mm | 4,590 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,286 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 58 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 978 mm | -76 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 2,212 L | 321 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,645 L | 3,831 L | -2 L |
| 2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube 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.