Ford C-Max Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Plug-in
$24,120
$29,990
Highlights
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$24,120
|
$29,990
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Combined MPGe |
Not available
|
50 - 95
|
| MPGe |
|
Not available
|
| Range |
Not available
|
11 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
Not available
|
1 hrs.
|
| Battery Capacity |
1 kWh
|
4 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
188 hp
|
134 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
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
1.8 L/110
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
188 @ 6000
|
134 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
129 @ 4000
|
105 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
42 City / 38 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/50VR17
|
P195/65SR15
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/50VR17
|
P195/65SR15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
15 X 6 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
15 X 6 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
Suspension
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Torsion Beam
|
Steering
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
34 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
94 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
51 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
106 in
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
176 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
69 in
|
| Height, Overall |
64 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
25 ft³
|
22 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
53 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,640 lbs
|
3,194 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
|
11 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
390
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
11 in
|
10 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
10 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid or the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in?
The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid is more reliable than the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2018 C-Max Hybrid versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2015 Prius Plug-in.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid or the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in?
The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid is cheaper than the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in with a $24,120 starting MSRP versus a $29,990 starting MSRP.
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