2014 Ford C-Max vs 2014 Nissan Cube

2014 Ford C-Max

2014 Nissan Cube

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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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5-Door Wgn CVT S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
cube 5-Door Wgn CVT S	27	31	$17,446	$17,900
cube 5-Door Wgn CVT SL	27	31	$18,515	$19,000
cube 5-Door Wgn Manual S	25	30	$16,475	$16,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,499

$17,446

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,635

$17,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$527 / month

$298 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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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 Nissan Cube is a boxy fashion statement that puts an emphasis on style, but at the expense of some practicality.

TCC Likes

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

Stylish and functional
Good value for the money
Smooth, quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

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

Finicky under crosswinds
Sub-par highway fuel economy
Back seat doesn't fold flat

Fuel Economy

City

40 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

52.4

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

48.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

97.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.5

Front Head Room (in)

42.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

47.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

52.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

40.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

58.3

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

99.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

156.7

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

42.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

11.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

9.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

45.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

11.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

39.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.7

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

33.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P195/60HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

TDH

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P195/60HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TDH

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3859

2823

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4000

127 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/108

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 6000

122 @ 5200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.57

5.47

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.56 - 0.43

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.69

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Wagon

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Nissan cube

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6 (Est)

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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