Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 58 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,283 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 978 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 2,212 L | 559 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 3,831 L | -2 L |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix 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.