2016 Ford C-Max vs 2016 Nissan Leaf

2016 Ford C-Max

2016 Nissan Leaf

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5-Door HB SEL

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Max Energi 5-Door HB SEL	40	36	$30,341	$31,770
C-Max Hybrid 5-Door HB SE	42	36	$23,083	$24,170
C-Max Hybrid 5-Door HB SEL	42	36	$25,948	$27,170

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4-Door HB S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF 4-Door HB S	N/A	N/A	$27,486	$29,010
LEAF 4-Door HB SL	N/A	N/A	$34,843	$36,790
LEAF 4-Door HB SV	N/A	N/A	$32,394	$34,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,341

$27,486

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,770

$29,010

Monthly Payment Estimate

$530 / month

$484 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi offer a sportier alternative to the Toyota Prius range that feels premium inside and more capable on the road.

The 2016 Nissan Leaf remains a somewhat appliance-like drive, but its new range rating of 107 miles raises it to the top of its class—and it's still smooth, quiet, and calming to drive.

TCC Likes

Premium cabin feel
Smooth, quiet on the road
Surprisingly spacious, adaptable

107-mile range is best in class
Distinctive design, inside and out
Quiet, smooth, soothing to drive

TCC Dislikes

AWD not an option
Styling awkward from some views
Tailgate, load floor not aligned

Safety ratings now only so-so
Knees-up rear seat position
Remote driving expereince

Fuel Economy

City

40 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

51.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

92.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

37.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

175

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

42.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

34.2

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TDH

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TDH

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3859

3256

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4000

187

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 6000

107

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Electric

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

114

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

101

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

126

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.57

7.94

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Nissan LEAF

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

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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