Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 120.6 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 189.7 in | 10.3 in |
Width | 77.4 in | 72.2 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.0 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4177 lb. | 3979 lb. | 198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 46.9 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 57.7 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 45.1 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.9 in | 58.5 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 58.5 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 41.3 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 56.3 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 51.8 in | 47.0 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.5 in | 35.0 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 122 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 9.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 94.5 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | 35.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.9 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | 44.7 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna 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.