

Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Honda Element | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.4 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 169.9 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.6 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 70.4 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3499 lb. | 108 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.3 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.2 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 47.6 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.1 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -22 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.