| Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 98.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 161.6 in | 12 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 66.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 60.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 2575 lb. | 1032 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 51.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 51.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 51.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.5 in | 2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | -4.7 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.
| 2010 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is HUGE inside...truly some amazing engineering. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Magic seats provide a lot of vertical space in the rear. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Enough head room for a tall person in front seats. On the Civic, my head was bumping against the visor. However on the FIT the seat height is *not* adjustable, on the Civic it is. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very roomy and comfortable. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
more than double the amount of cargo space than the yaris or scion,and an amazing amount of leg and head room for back seat passengers-even adults! see full Honda Fit review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The seats are just more comfortable. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Firm, high position, good back support, quality finish. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2010 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
little lumbar support see full Honda Fit review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats were hard and uncomfortable. I would not want to take this car on a long trip. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very uncomfortable. I would not enjoy taking the Fit on a long drive. The uncomfortable front seats cancel out how amazing the magic seats in back are. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The bench seat is a bit uncomfortable and 2 adults and a booster seat is only really workable for short trips. Leg room is pretty small for big passangers. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There's barely any space in the back for a child. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Very good for size of car, but narrow - three across is a squeeze. see full Honda Fit review |