

Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 120.6 in | -12.3 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 189.7 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 72.0 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 3979 lb. | -664 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 46.9 in | -6.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.3 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 45.1 in | -7.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 58.9 ft3 | -44.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -89.5 ft3 |
2013 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2015 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 2015 Ford Transit Connect.