Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.4 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 175.6 in | -2 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 69.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 52.8 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3064 lb. | 543 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.8 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.7 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 48.1 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 32.2 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 45 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.
2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |