| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford C-MAX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,409 mm | 0 mm | 
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,506 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 1,542 kg | 1,636 kg | 0 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 51 L | 19 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,001 mm | 952 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,318 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 927 mm | 33 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 694 L | -278 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 1,489 L | 13.7 | 
| 2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD  | 
						Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD  | 
						I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD  | 
						Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD  | 
						I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD  | 
						I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford C-MAX.