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Here's how the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid, 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, 2018 Kia Niro and the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid measure up.
SE FWD
$24,120
Starting MSRP
LX FWD
$27,900
Starting MSRP
FE FWD
$23,340
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn Hybrid w/1HY
$27,920
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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Door | ||||
4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | |
Seats | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Engine | ||||
188.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
139.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Plug-In Electric/Gas) |
139.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
124.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
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Combined MPG | ||||
40 | 46 | 50 | 46 | |
Size | ||||
173.6" length, 63.9" height | 171.5" length, 60.4" height | 171.5" length, 60.4" height | 193.8" length, 57.6" height | |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Exterior color |
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Exterior color | ||||
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Interior color |
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Interior color | ||||
Velvet Beige Sand / Cream Beige Dark Gray / Vanilla Slate Gray / Taupe |
Sabre Black Light Gray / Black |
Sabre Black Gray |
Dark Atmosphere / Loft Brown Dark Atmosphere / Medium Ash Gray Jet Black w / Jet Black Accents Ebony |
Transmissions |
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Transmissions | ||||
CVT Transmission A/T |
6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
2-Speed A/T A/T |
Vehicle |
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EPA Classification | ||||
Large Cars | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons | Midsize Cars |
Wheels |
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Front Wheel Size | ||||
17 X 7 in | 16 X 6.5 in | 16 X 6.5 in | 17 x -TBD- in | |
Rear Wheel Material | ||||
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Front Wheel Material | ||||
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Spare Wheel Size | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Rear Wheel Size | ||||
17 X 7 in | 16 X 6.5 in | 16 X 6.5 in | 17 x -TBD- in | |
Spare Wheel Material | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
390 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Engine |
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
188 @ 6000 | 139 @ 5700 | 139 @ 5700 | 124 @ 5000 | |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
129 @ 4000 | 195 @ 2400 | 195 @ 2400 | 129 @ 4750 | |
Engine Type | ||||
Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I4 | |
Displacement | ||||
2.0 L/122 | 1.6 L/96 | 1.6 L/96 | 1.8L/110 |
Mileage |
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EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
N/A | 105 | N/A | N/A | |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
513.00 mi | N/A | 583.10 mi | 559.00 mi | |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
42 MPG | N/A | 52 MPG | 49 MPG | |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
38 MPG | N/A | 49 MPG | 43 MPG | |
Estimated Battery Range | ||||
N/A | 26 mi | N/A | N/A | |
Cruising Range - City | ||||
567.00 mi | N/A | 618.80 mi | 637.00 mi | |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
40 MPG | 46 MPG | 50 MPG | 46 MPG | |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Suspension |
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | N/A | |
Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Four-Link | |
Suspension Type - Front | ||||
Strut | Strut | Strut | MacPherson Strut | |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
Strut | Strut | Strut | N/A |
Brakes |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
10.9 in | 11 in | 11 in | N/A | |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
11 in | 11.2 in | 10.3 in | N/A | |
Brake ABS System | ||||
4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Brake Type | ||||
4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | Pwr | |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fuel Tank |
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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
13.5 gal | 11.4 gal | 11.9 gal | 13.0 gal |
Steering |
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.8 | |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
38.4 ft | 35 ft | 35 ft | 37.0 ft | |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | 15.8 | |
Steering Type | ||||
Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Electric Rack & Pinion |
Tires |
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Front Tire Size | ||||
P225/50VR17 | P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16 | P225/55R17 | |
Spare Tire Size | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Rear Tire Size | ||||
P225/50VR17 | P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16 | P225/55R17 |
Trailering |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Maximum Trailering Capacity | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - |
Weight Information |
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Base Curb Weight | ||||
3640 lbs | 3391 lbs | 3106 lbs | 3366 lbs | |
Curb Weight | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Curb Weight - Front | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Curb Weight - Rear | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Total Option Weight | ||||
- | 0.00 lbs | 0.00 lbs | - | |
Maximum Payload Capacity | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - |
Dimensions |
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Liftover Height | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Track Width, Front | ||||
60.5 in | 61.6 in | 61.6 in | 62.6 in | |
Passenger Volume | ||||
99.7 ft³ | 100.9 ft³ | 100.9 ft³ | 100.0 ft³ | |
Front Hip Room | ||||
54.3 in | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 54.1 in | |
Height, Overall | ||||
63.9 in | 60.4 in | 60.4 in | 57.6 in | |
Trunk Volume | ||||
N/A | - | - | 11.6 ft³ | |
Second Head Room | ||||
39.4 in | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 37.5 in | |
Front Leg Room | ||||
43.1 in | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 42.0 in | |
Track Width, Rear | ||||
60.4 in | 62.2 in | 62.2 in | 62.5 in | |
Min Ground Clearance | ||||
5.5 in | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | N/A | |
Front Head Room | ||||
41 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 39.1 in | |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Length, Overall | ||||
173.6 in | 171.5 in | 171.5 in | 193.8 in | |
Second Shoulder Room | ||||
55.2 in | 55.2 in | 55.2 in | 57.1 in | |
Second Hip Room | ||||
51.9 in | 48.3 in | 48.3 in | 53.4 in | |
Second Leg Room | ||||
36.5 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 38.1 in | |
Front Shoulder Room | ||||
55.9 in | 56 in | 56 in | 58.5 in | |
Wheelbase | ||||
104.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
72 in | 71.1 in | 71.1 in | 73.0 in | |
Rear Door Opening Height | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | ||||
- | 54.5 ft³ | 54.5 ft³ | - | |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Cargo Box (Area) Height | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Rear Door Opening Width | ||||
- | N/A | N/A | - | |
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | ||||
- | 19.4 ft³ | 19.4 ft³ | - | |
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | ||||
- | 19.4 ft³ | 19.4 ft³ | - | |
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | ||||
52.6 ft³ | - | - | - | |
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | ||||
24.5 ft³ | - | - | - |