Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.4 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 182.2 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 70.0 in | 2 in |
Height | 63.9 in | 57.2 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3311 lb. | 296 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 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 | 37.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.1 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 37.1 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 Ford C-MAX.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta.