Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 171.5 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.1 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 60.4 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3106 lb. | 501 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.7 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 48.3 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.4 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -1.9 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.
2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro.