Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 105 kW@6000 175 Nm@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 81 kW@6000 145 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,409 mm | 4,295 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,623 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,636 kg | 1,264 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 50 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,199 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 965 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 694 L | 504 L | 190 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,489 L | 1,427 L | 0 L |
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.
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |