Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,638 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 58 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,298 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,283 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 2,212 L | 366 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 3,831 L | 10 |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla 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.