2014 Ford C-Max vs 2014 Mazda MAZDA5

2014 Ford C-Max

2014 Mazda MAZDA5

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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 Wgn Automatic Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring	22	28	$23,593	$24,670
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Sport	22	28	$20,219	$21,140
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Touring	22	28	$21,299	$22,270
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Manual Sport	21	28	$19,263	$20,140

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,499

$23,593

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,635

$24,670

Monthly Payment Estimate

$527 / month

$411 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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6.6

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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 Mazda 5 offers the flexibility, space, and versatility of a minivan, but with the personality of a sporty small car, it's a lot more enjoyable for the commute.

TCC Likes

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

Responsive steering
Handles more like a hatch than a minivan
Excellent ride

TCC Dislikes

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

Short, flat front seats
Skimpy feature list
Bluetooth isn't standard

Fuel Economy

City

40 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Minivans 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

53.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

97.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

57.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

39.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

40.7

Third Leg Room (in)

30.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

37.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

180.5

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

108.3

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 2 (ft³)

44.4

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)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TDH

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/50VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TDH

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/50VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3859

3457

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)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4000

163 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 6000

157 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

24.7 (Est)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

28 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (Est)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.57

3.46

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)

3.62

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.93

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Mazda Mazda5

Body Style

Hatchback

Wagon

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

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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