| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Ford C-MAX | |
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| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,409 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,651 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 51 L | 9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,041 mm | 987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,001 mm | 967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 927 mm | -53 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 694 L | -332 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 1,489 L | 0 L |
| 2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford C-MAX.