| Model Year | 2015 | 2024 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 178 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.8 in | -6.5 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 190.2 in | -16.6 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 74.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 67.7 in | -3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 4431 lb. | -824 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.5 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 44.4 in | -4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 58.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.9 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 42.3 in | -5.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.7 in | -42.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 116.7 in (over 3 rows) | -39.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.5 | 40.5 ft3 | -16 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 79.6 ft3 | -27 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford C-MAX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.