

Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Ford Explorer | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 113.7 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 193.4 in | -19.8 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 73.7 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 72.8 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 4440 lb. | -833 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.0 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.4 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.4 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 58.9 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 55.5 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.5 | 43.9 ft3 | -19.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -31.1 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.
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |