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Ford C-Max Energi vs. Ford C-Max Hybrid

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Starting MSRP
$27,120
$24,120
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
MPGe
Not available
  • 42
  • / 38
Combined MPGe
39 - 95
Not available
Range
20 mi.
Not available
Level 2 Charging
2 hrs.
Not available
Battery Capacity
7 kWh
1 kWh
Horsepower
188 hp
188 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
188 @ 6000
188 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
129 @ 4000
129 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
MPG
Not available
42 City / 38 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17
P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17
P225/50VR17
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
100 ft³
100 ft³
Front Head Room
41 in
41 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
56 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
54 in
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
37 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
55 in
Second Hip Room
52 in
52 in
Wheelbase
104 in
104 in
Length, Overall
174 in
174 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
72 in
Height, Overall
64 in
64 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
61 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
60 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
6 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
19 ft³
25 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
43 ft³
53 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Base Curb Weight
3,899 lbs
3,640 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
14 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
390
390
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2017 Ford C-Max Energi2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
11 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi or the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid?

The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid is more reliable than the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2018 C-Max Hybrid versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2017 C-Max Energi.

Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi or the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid?

The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid is cheaper than the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi with a $24,120 starting MSRP versus a $27,120 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi or the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid?

The 2017 Ford C-Max Energi and the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid both have a 4/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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