

Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Honda Insight | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 98 hp@5800 123 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 100.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 172.3 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 66.7 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 56.2 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 2723 lb. | 884 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 51.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.9 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 50.4 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 48.7 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.5 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | 21.1 ft3 |
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.
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |