

Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 181.1 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 66.3 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3360 lb. | 247 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.8 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 52.4 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.3 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.5 | 37.2 ft3 | -12.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -20.4 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.
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |