| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,624 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,409 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,636 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 49 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 856 mm | 71 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 694 L | 394 L | 300 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,489 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
| 2014 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 2014 Ford C-MAX.
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |