2013 Buick Encore vs 2013 Ford C-Max

2013 Buick Encore

2013 Ford C-Max

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FWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD 4-Door	25	33	$23,232	$24,200
FWD 4-Door Convenience	25	33	$24,009	$25,010
AWD 4-Door	23	30	$24,672	$25,700
AWD 4-Door Convenience	23	30	$25,449	$26,510
FWD 4-Door Leather	25	33	$25,641	$26,710
FWD 4-Door Premium	25	33	$27,062	$28,190
AWD 4-Door Leather	23	30	$27,081	$28,210
AWD 4-Door Premium	23	30	$28,502	$29,690

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2013 Ford C-Max

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Hybrid 5-Door HB SE	42	37	$23,499	$25,200
Hybrid 5-Door HB SEL	42	37	$26,451	$28,365
Energi 5-Door HB SEL	N/A	N/A	$30,726	$32,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,232

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,200

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$403 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Buick Encore does nearly everything a pint-sized premium crossover should do--minus a few dozen horsepower, that is.

The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is the first head-to-head challenger for the Toyota Prius since that car grabbed the green mantle a decade ago--and in many ways, the Ford's a better daily driver.

TCC Likes

More back-seat room than expected
Quiet at almost any speed
Lots of standard features, including IntelliLink

Finally, a viable Prius competitor
Stylish and high-quality interior
Very quiet and refined inside

TCC Dislikes

Styled in two acts
Narrow interior space
Sluggish, even before AWD

Styling neither mainstream nor distinctive
Handling not as responsive as other Fords
Load floor higher than tailgate opening

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.50

Front Leg Room (in)

40.80

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.70

Second Leg Room (in)

35.70

Front Head Room (in)

39.60

Second Hip Room (in)

50.10

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.10

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Second Head Room (in)

38.80

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.20

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.60

Wheelbase (in)

100.60

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.90

Track Width, Front (in)

60.60

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.20

Length, Overall (in)

168.40

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.80

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.40

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.6 x 0.5

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.72

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAK

Spare Tire Order Code

RVZ

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R18

Rear Tire Order Code

RAK

Front Tire Size

P215/55R18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3190

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

Engine Type

Turbocharged I4

Fuel System

Electronic fuel injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

Engine Order Code

LUV

Displacement

1.4/83

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

MH8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Buick Encore

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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