2017 Ford C-Max vs 2017 Toyota Prius

Compare 2017 Ford C-Max vs 2017 Toyota Prius

2017 Ford C-Max

2017 Toyota Prius

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SE FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Max Energi SE FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,900	$27,120
C-Max Energi Titanium FWD	N/A	N/A	$28,765	$30,120
C-Max Hybrid SE FWD	42	38	$23,087	$24,175
C-Max Hybrid Titanium FWD	42	38	$25,952	$27,175

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Four

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius Four	54	50	$27,122	$29,135
Prius Four Touring	54	50	$27,941	$30,015
Prius One	54	50	$22,067	$23,475
Prius Three	54	50	$24,888	$26,735
Prius Three Touring	54	50	$26,173	$28,115
Prius Two	54	50	$23,204	$24,685
Prius Two Eco	58	53	$23,655	$25,165
Prius Prime Advanced	N/A	N/A	$31,776	$33,100
Prius Prime Plus	N/A	N/A	$26,017	$27,100
Prius Prime Premium	N/A	N/A	$27,648	$28,800

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2017 Ford C-Max vs. 2017 Toyota Prius: Compare Cars

John Voelcker

Hybrid hatchbacks are some of the most fuel-efficient cars on the road today—but when it comes down to buying one, should you opt for green credentials or fun-to-drive qualities?

In other words, which should you buy: the new Toyota Prius, or the latest Ford C-Max?

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,900

$27,122

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,120

$29,135

Monthly Payment Estimate

$452 / month

$486 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi are still pleasant all-rounders among hybrids, but they face much tougher competition this year from the Prius lineup.

The 2017 Toyota Prius closes the gap between "driving a hybrid" and "driving a normal car," even though it still looks like nothing else on the road.

TCC Likes

Cabin a cut abovve
Quiet, smooth on the road
Spacious and adaptable

50 mpg in basically every circumstance
Quiet, more refined ride
Better interior materials

TCC Dislikes

No AWD option
Lines thick, bulbous from some angles
Load floor, tailgate not aligned

That rear end
Scratch-magent white console
Did we mention the rear end?

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

54 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

50 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

93.1

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

43.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

63.8

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

42.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.2

27.4

Brakes

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)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

33.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TDH

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

TDH

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3899

3050

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 6000

121 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4000

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

99U

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

39 (Est)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.57

4.11

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Energi

Toyota Prius

Body Style

Hatchback

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

3.4

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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