| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Nissan Maxima | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.3 in | -5 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 190.6 in | -17 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 57.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3556 lb. | 51 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.4 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 53.9 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford C-MAX.
| 2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |