| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 188.9 in | -15.3 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 58.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3253 lb. | 354 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.7 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 55.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford C-MAX.
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |