| Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 99.4 in | 4.9 in | 
| Length | 173.6 in | 176.6 in | -3 in | 
| Width | 72.0 in | 68.3 in | 3.7 in | 
| Height | 63.9 in | 65.0 in | -1.1 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3165 lb. | 442 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.5 in | 2.4 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 51.6 in | 2.7 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.6 in | -3.2 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.6 in | 1.6 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 51.6 in | 0.3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.7 in | 2.8 in | 
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford C-MAX.
| 2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD  | 
						easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review | 
| 2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD  | 
							Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review | 
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD  | 
							No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review | 
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD  | 
							Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review | 
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD  | 
							Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review | 
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD  | 
							This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |