2013 Ford C-Max vs 2013 Toyota Prius V

2013 Ford C-Max

2013 Toyota Prius V

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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 Wgn Five

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius v 5-Door Wgn Five	44	40	$28,202	$30,295
Prius v 5-Door Wgn Three	44	40	$25,520	$27,415
Prius v 5-Door Wgn Two	44	40	$24,809	$26,650

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Invoice Price

$30,726

$28,202

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,950

$30,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$549 / month

$505 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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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 Toyota Prius V is by far the roomiest Prius in the lineup, and its 42-mpg combined mileage is hard to beat. It's far from the fastest or most powerful family wagon, and it faces a new competitor, the Ford C-Max Hybrid--but it's still a capacious, comfortable, and highly fuel-efficient family wagon.

TCC Likes

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

Oodles of space inside
42 mpg combined mileage
Electric running at low speeds

TCC Dislikes

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

Underpowered when loaded
Numb Prius steering
Gets pricey quickly

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

44 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Sub Compact

Midsize Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

38.600

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

52.000

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

41.300

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

53.500

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.900

Front Head Room (in)

41.0

39.600

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

53.500

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.900

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

97.200

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.512

5.700

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

181.700

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

62.000

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

60.400

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

109.400

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.0

69.900

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

60.200

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

42.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.023 x 0.433

11.500 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Pwr Regenerative

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.811 x 0.984

10.800 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

11.900

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.7

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

38.100

Steering Type

Electric Rack and Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.35

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

P215/50R17

Spare Tire Size

T135/70D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

P215/50R17

Rear Tire Order Code

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

3274

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.454

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.0L/122

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 Combined

98 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

- TBD -

105 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99U

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (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 -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Toyota Prius v

Body Style

Hatchback

Wagon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.004

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

22.0

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.866

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

25.5

- TBD -

Emissions

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

4.4

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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