2013 Ford C-Max vs 2013 Honda Insight vs 2013 Toyota Prius

2013 Ford C-Max

2013 Honda Insight

2013 Toyota Prius

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5-Door HB SEL

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

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5-Door CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Insight 5-Door CVT	41	44	$17,724	$18,600
Insight 5-Door CVT EX	41	44	$21,011	$22,065
Insight 5-Door CVT EX PZEV	41	44	$21,011	$22,065
Insight 5-Door CVT EX w/Navi	41	44	$22,648	$23,790
Insight 5-Door CVT EX w/Navi PZEV	41	44	$22,648	$23,790
Insight 5-Door CVT LX	41	44	$19,408	$20,375
Insight 5-Door CVT LX PZEV	41	44	$19,408	$20,375
Insight 5-Door CVT PZEV	41	44	$17,724	$18,600

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5-Door HB Five

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 5-Door HB Five	51	48	$27,930	$30,005
Prius 5-Door HB Four	51	48	$26,470	$28,435
Prius 5-Door HB Persona	51	48	$25,256	$27,130
Prius 5-Door HB Three	51	48	$23,985	$25,765
Prius 5-Door HB Two	51	48	$22,748	$24,200
Prius Plug-In 5-Door HB	51	49	$30,720	$32,000
Prius Plug-In 5-Door HB Advanced	51	49	$37,945	$39,525

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,726

$17,724

$27,930

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,950

$18,600

$30,005

Monthly Payment Estimate

$549 / month

$310 / month

$500 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2013 Honda Insight falls behind other hybrids in gas mileage, and has less space than other subcompacts.

The 2013 Toyota Prius is a spacious, practical mid-size hatchback that will hold five people and their gear, while remaining the highest-mileage car sold without a plug.

TCC Likes

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

Handles and maneuvers well
Ride is smooth for such a small car
Clever twin-cluster dash design

Best gas mileage in the U.S.
Spacious interior
Surprisingly practical hatchback

TCC Dislikes

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

Rear seat remains tight for taller adults
Load bay is shallow
Adding options makes the price climb quickly

Not much fun behind the wheel
Impractical flying-buttress console
Far from luxurious materials

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

41 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

44 mpg

48 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Sub Compact

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

48.7

51.200

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

52.7

54.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

85.0

93.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

36.4

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

50.4

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

42.3

42.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

51.6

52.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.0

36.0

Front Head Room (in)

41.0

38.4

38.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

58.3

59.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.512

- TBD -

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

172.3

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

56.2

58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

58.0

59.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

100.4

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.0

66.7

68.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.2

15.9

21.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

42.8

31.5

67.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.023 x 0.433

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.811 x 0.984

10.3 x - TBD -

10.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

10.6

11.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.7

16.8

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

36.1

- TBD -

Steering Type

Electric Rack and Pinion

Electric rack & pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.35

3.29

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

36.0

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

P185/60R15

P215/45R17

Spare Tire Size

T135/80D15

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

P185/60R15

P215/45R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3859

2747

3042

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.454

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

- TBD -

123 @ 1000 - 1700

105 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.0L/122

1.3L/82

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 Combined

98 @ 5800

98 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.51 - 1.69

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.20

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Continuously Variable Transmission

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.17 - 0.53

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Honda Insight

Toyota Prius

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

25.5

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.004

0.71

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion-beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

22.0

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.866

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

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

4.4

3.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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