| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 167.6 in | 6 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 58.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3640 lb. | 2945 lb. | 695 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford C-MAX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.