2013 Ford C-Max vs 2013 Toyota Prius V vs 2013 Toyota Prius

2013 Ford C-Max

2013 Toyota Prius V

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 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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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

$28,202

$27,930

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,950

$30,295

$30,005

Monthly Payment Estimate

$549 / month

$505 / month

$500 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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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.

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

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

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

Underpowered when loaded
Numb Prius steering
Gets pricey quickly

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

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

44 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

40 mpg

48 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sub Compact

Midsize Station Wagon

Midsize Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

53.500

52.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.900

36.0

Front Head Room (in)

41.0

39.600

38.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

53.500

51.200

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.900

54.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

97.200

93.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

38.600

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

52.000

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

41.300

42.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

60.400

59.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

109.400

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.0

69.900

68.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

60.200

59.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.512

5.700

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

181.700

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

62.000

58.7

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

42.8

67.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.2

21.6

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 -

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 -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.023 x 0.433

11.500 x - TBD -

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Pwr Regenerative

Pwr

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 -

10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

11.900

11.9

Steering

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 -

36.0

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.7

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

38.100

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

P215/50R17

P215/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

P215/50R17

P215/45R17

Spare Tire Size

T135/70D17

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3859

3274

3042

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.454

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

- TBD -

105 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.0L/122

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 Combined

98 @ 5200

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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 -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Wagon

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Toyota Prius v

Toyota Prius

Suspension

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 -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.004

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

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

4.4

3.7

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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