2015 Ford C-Max vs 2015 Hyundai Sonata

2015 Ford C-Max

2015 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	$29,626	$31,770
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 1.6T Eco

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 1.6T Eco	28	38	$22,293	$23,275
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Limited	21	31	$31,425	$33,525
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Limited w/Gray Accents	21	31	$31,425	$33,525
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Sport	23	32	$26,846	$28,575
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Sport w/Gray Accents	23	32	$26,846	$28,575
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Limited	24	35	$25,082	$26,525
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Limited PZEV	24	35	$25,082	$26,525
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Limited w/Brown Seats	24	35	$25,082	$26,525
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Limited w/Brown Seats PZEV	24	35	$25,082	$26,525
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L SE	25	37	$20,295	$21,150
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L SE PZEV	25	37	$20,295	$21,150
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Sport	24	35	$22,083	$23,175
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Sport PZEV	24	35	$22,083	$23,175
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan	36	40	$24,573	$26,000
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited	36	40	$27,703	$29,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,626

$22,293

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,770

$23,275

Monthly Payment Estimate

$530 / month

$388 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With their stylish interiors and perky driving feel, the 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi are somewhat sportier alternatives to the Toyota Prius lineup.

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata blends in better than ever in the top tier of family sedans.

TCC Likes

Like the Prius, but a little sportier
Stylish, premium-look inside
Quiet cabin

Toned down in key ways
Gas-mileage gains
New Eco edition is no mild hybrid

TCC Dislikes

A little too van-like?
Some controls almost out of view
Load floor not in line with tailgate opening

Beginning to blend in
Acceleration is down, a little
Manuals are gone for good

Fuel Economy

City

40 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

55.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

106.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

45.5

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

63.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

191.1

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

63.8

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)

16.3

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

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/65HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3859

3270

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

640

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4000

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 6000

178 @ 5500

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

3.17

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.93

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.32

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

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

5.5

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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