| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 175.6 in | -2 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 68.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 58.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3640 lb. | 3042 lb. | 598 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 51.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford C-MAX.
| 2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |