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2014 Ford C-MAX and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 191.5 in | -17.9 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.0 in | -1 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 57.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3602 lb. | 5 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.0 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford C-MAX
| 2014 Ford C-MAX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| There's plenty of space for adults in the back seat of the C-MAX. But the seat is mounted too low to provide thigh support, and between this and the angle of the floor I could find no comfortable way to position my legs and feet. There's a huge amount of headroom, so this was not the limiting factor. Instead, the seat seems to be so low to enable a flat floor when it is folded without requiring that the seat bottom be folded separately from the seat back. Combine the low seat with a high beltline (bottom of the side windows), and children can't see out well. see full Ford C-MAX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford C-MAX
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford C-MAX.
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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