Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.2 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 194.1 in | -20.5 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 73.4 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 58.2 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3828 lb. | -221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 37.9 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.7 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 53.8 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.0 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 37.2 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.
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review |