Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
|
Transmission | CVT | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 175.0 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 69.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 61.0 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3366 lb. | 241 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 51.5 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.5 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 50.0 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 31.1 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 52.6 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.
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |