Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,818 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,620 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,191 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,146 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 561 L | -153 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 1,668 L | 13.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 2,951 L | 12.4 |
2011 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2014 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 2014 Ford Transit Connect.