Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Ford C-MAX | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 143 hp@6200 129 lb-ft@3500 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 104.3 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 192.2 in | 173.6 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 72.0 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 63.9 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3342 lb. | 3607 lb. | -265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.9 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 36.5 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.7 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.7 ft3 | 52.6 ft3 | -35.9 ft3 |
2018 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Back in the day, Hondas weren't roomy by any absolute yardstick, but were surprisingly capacious considering their small exterior dimensions. Honda knew how to make the most of a small package. The Accord grew dramatically over the years. The second-generation 1982 sedan that put the model on the map (literally, they were everywhere) was 173.6 inches long and 65.0 inches wide, on a 96.5-inch wheelbase. The eighth-generation 2008 Accord was over 20 inches longer and 7.7 inches wider, on a 110.2-inch wheelbase. For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda regained enough of its former space efficiency skills to maintain interior space while slightly shrinking the car's exterior. For the tenth-generation car, they've pulled off a magic trick. Even though the new Accord is 0.3 inches less lengthy, Honda managed to increase total legroom by 1.7 inches. A two-inch wheelbase stretch contributed; to reduce overall length Honda trimmed the car's overhangs. Rear seat passengers now enjoy over 40 inches of rear legroom, a dramatic 2.4 inches more than in the Camry. They will feel like they're in a limo. What's the catch? Well, those rear seat occupants best not have tall torsos. The lower (by six-tenths of an inch), sleeker roof line cuts into rear headroom. The Camry provides another 0.7 inches for the heads of rear passengers. This might not sound like much until you have a rear seat passenger a bit over six feet in height. Also, Honda only managed as much rear headroom as it did by positioning the rear seat cushion somewhat low to the floor. Some--but not many--competitors have more comfortably positioned rear seat cushions. I'll note here that the new Accord also has a larger trunk than last year's Accord, the Camry, and every other competitor--but most are within a cubic foot. I'd trade a cubic foot for the interior trunk handle they appear to have considered, then left off the car. Keep the car clean or you'll dirty a hand closing the lid. see full Honda Accord review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Honda Accord.
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.