Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,905 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,706 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 58 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,524 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,283 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,499 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 978 mm | 15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 974 L | 2,212 L | 972 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,985 L | 3,831 L | -2 L |
2011 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza 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.