2014 Ford C-Max vs 2014 Hyundai Sonata

2014 Ford C-Max

2014 Hyundai Sonata

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5-Door HB SEL

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Max Energi 5-Door HB SEL	40	36	$29,499	$31,635
C-Max Hybrid 5-Door HB SE	42	36	$22,539	$24,170
C-Max Hybrid 5-Door HB SEL	42	36	$25,337	$27,170

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4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited	21	32	$26,668	$28,550
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic SE	21	32	$24,428	$25,850
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS	24	35	$20,532	$21,450
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS PZEV	24	35	$20,532	$21,450
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited	24	35	$25,231	$27,000
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited PZEV	24	35	$25,231	$27,000
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic SE	24	35	$22,978	$24,300
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan	36	40	$24,573	$26,000
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited	36	40	$28,859	$30,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,499

$26,668

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,635

$28,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$527 / month

$476 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Compared to the Toyota Prius, the 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi provide more driving enjoyment as well as a more comfortable, stylish interior -- even if they don't quite measure up in real-world fuel efficiency.

The 2014 Hyundai Sonata remains one of the best buys among mid-size sedans--although with so many much-improved rival models, it's no longer such a standout.

TCC Likes

A worthy rival to the Prius
Stylish and high-quality interior
Quiet, refined interior

Sleek, fashionable design
Good value for the money
Safety ratings

TCC Dislikes

A design that's too vanlike for some
Some controls almost out of view
Load floor higher than tailgate opening

Firm, flat seats
Ride harshness (SE)
Steering (Is it any better?)

Fuel Economy

City

40 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

55.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

103.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

54.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

56.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

45.5

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

189.8

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

110

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

42.8

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TDH

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TDH

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P215/55VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3859

3527

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4000

269 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 6000

274 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.57

2.88

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.83

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Hyundai Sonata

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.3

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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