2013 Ford C-Max vs 2013 Toyota Prius

2013 Ford C-Max

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 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

$27,930

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,950

$30,005

Monthly Payment Estimate

$549 / month

$500 / 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 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

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

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

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

48 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sub Compact

Midsize Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.0

Front Head Room (in)

41.0

38.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

51.200

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

93.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

42.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

52.7

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.0

68.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

59.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.512

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

59.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

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

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.811 x 0.984

10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

11.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.35

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

36.0

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.7

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Type

Electric Rack and Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

P215/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

P215/45R17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3859

3042

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear 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

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

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

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

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Toyota Prius

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.866

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

25.5

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.004

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

22.0

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

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

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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