2018 Ford C-Max vs 2018 Kia Rio - The Car Connection

2018 Ford C-Max

2018 Kia Rio

Select style

SE FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Max Hybrid SE FWD	42	38	$23,035	$24,120
C-Max Hybrid Titanium FWD	42	38	$26,048	$27,275

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EX Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio EX Automatic	28	37	$17,627	$18,400
Rio LX Automatic	28	37	$14,558	$14,990
Rio LX Manual	29	37	$13,654	$13,900
Rio S Automatic	28	37	$15,625	$16,100
Rio 5-Door EX Automatic	28	37	$17,915	$18,700
Rio 5-Door LX Automatic	28	37	$14,849	$15,290
Rio 5-Door LX Manual	29	37	$13,949	$14,200
Rio 5-Door S Automatic	28	37	$15,916	$16,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,035

$17,627

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,120

$18,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$402 / month

$307 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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5.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid are comfortable and spacious, but their fuel economy is lower than virtually all hybrid competitors.

New-car buyers seeking the comforts of a factory warranty can be limited in budget picks. The 2018 Kia Rio does many little things right for not a lot of cash.

TCC Likes

Smooth and quiet on the road
Spacious, flexible, holds four adults
Cabin still feels premium

Responsive, sharp upgraded touchscreen
More responsive at low speeds
Quieter cabin

TCC Dislikes

Bulbous, thick styling
No all-wheel drive offered
Compromised load space

Pricey for its class
Base version isn’t well-equipped
Tapped and sapped at highway speeds

Fuel Economy

City

42 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

89.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

53.3

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

52.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

52.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

172.6

Height, Overall (in)

63.9

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

101.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

59.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

52.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

11.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

33.5

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TDH

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P185/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

TDH

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P185/65TR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3640

2714

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4000

119 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 6000

130 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.57

3.06

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford C-Max Hybrid

Kia Rio

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

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

4.4

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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