Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 169.3 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 70.1 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 57.9 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 2855 lb. | 752 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.0 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 51.0 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.6 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 51.0 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford C-MAX.
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |