| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 111.0 in | -6.7 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 197.2 in | -23.6 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 58.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3495 lb. | 112 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.4 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 58.2 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 56.2 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.9 in | -4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 38.2 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.
| 2010 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2010 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |