

Model Year | 2020 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Ford C-MAX | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 176 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@3600 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 104.3 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 173.6 in | 22.3 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 72.0 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 63.9 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 3607 lb. | 97 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 41.0 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 54.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.4 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 51.9 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.5 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 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 |
2020 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Lexus ES.
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.