Compare 2014 Ford C-Max vs 2014 Volkswagen Passat

2014 Ford C-Max
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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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 1.8T Automatic S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic S 24 34 $21,189 $22,095
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic S PZEV 24 34 $21,189 $22,095
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE 24 34 $24,815 $25,875
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE PZEV 24 34 $24,815 $25,875
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE w/Sunroof 24 34 $25,601 $26,695
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE w/Sunroof & Nav 24 34 $26,752 $27,895
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV 24 34 $26,752 $27,895
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE w/Sunroof PZEV 24 34 $25,601 $26,695
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SEL Premium 24 34 $30,011 $31,295
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SEL Premium PZEV 24 34 $30,011 $31,295
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Sport 24 34 $26,541 $27,675
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Sport PZEV 24 34 $26,541 $27,675
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Wolfsburg Ed 24 34 $23,012 $23,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Wolfsburg Ed PZEV 24 34 $23,012 $23,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual S 24 35 $20,134 $20,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual S PZEV 24 35 $20,134 $20,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual SE 24 35 $23,759 $24,775
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual SE PZEV 24 35 $23,759 $24,775
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual Sport 24 35 $25,390 $26,475
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual Sport PZEV 24 35 $25,390 $26,475
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof 30 40 $27,500 $28,675
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav 30 40 $29,130 $30,375
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SEL Premium 30 40 $32,026 $33,395
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Manual TDI SE 31 43 $25,582 $26,675
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic S 22 31 $21,045 $21,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic S PZEV 22 31 $21,045 $21,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic S w/Nav 22 31 $21,332 $22,245
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic S w/Nav PZEV 22 31 $21,332 $22,245
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE 22 31 $24,017 $25,045
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE PZEV 22 31 $24,017 $25,045
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE w/Snrf/Nav 22 31 $25,888 $26,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE w/Snrf/Nav PZEV 22 31 $25,888 $26,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE w/Sunroof 22 31 $24,785 $25,845
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE w/Sunroof PZEV 22 31 $24,785 $25,845
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic Wolfsburg Ed 22 31 $22,532 $23,495
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic Wolfsburg Ed PZEV 22 31 $22,532 $23,495
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Manual S 22 32 $19,990 $20,845
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Manual S PZEV 22 32 $19,990 $20,845
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Manual SE 22 32 $22,963 $23,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Manual SE PZEV 22 32 $22,963 $23,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof 20 28 $28,448 $29,665
Passat 4-Door Sedan 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium 20 28 $32,860 $34,265
Pricing
Invoice Price
$29,499
$21,189
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,635
$22,095
Monthly Payment Estimate
$527 / month
$368 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
7.8
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 VW Passat gains a good new four-cylinder, while it keeps its grip on TDI economy, excellent interior room, and top-notch crash-test scores.
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Fuel Economy
City
40 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 34 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
54.3 -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.7 102
Second Leg Room (in)
36.5 39.1
Front Head Room (in)
41 38.3
Second Hip Room (in)
51.9 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 56.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Head Room (in)
39.4 37.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.2 57
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 42.4
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72 72.2
Track Width, Front (in)
60.5 62.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.5 5.4
Length, Overall (in)
173.6 191.6
Height, Overall (in)
63.8 58.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.4 61
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 110.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
19.2 -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
42.8 -
Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 15.9
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 12.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 10.7
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14 18.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.4 36.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
TDH NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P215/60TR16
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TDH NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P215/60TR16
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3859 3230
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 16 X 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 16 X 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
390 330
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 140
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
129 @ 4000 184 @ 1500
Engine Order Code
99U NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
188 @ 6000 170 @ 6200
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)
38 28
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
88 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
40 24
Estimated Battery Range (mi)
20 -
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.57 3.87
Trans Type
1 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.16
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- 4.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.56
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- 3.19
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.37
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford C-Max Energi Volkswagen Passat
Body Style
Hatchback Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 100
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- 6.4 (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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