If you cannot decide between a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid and a 2013 Toyota Prius V, you must read this 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid vs 2013 Toyota Prius V review. The two cars are new additions to ford and Toyota families, and they are here to add more value to the already filled line-ups.
Everywhere you go, Toyota cars are well known for their high quality and reliability. The “v” in Prius V stands for versatility and that is exactly what the car is. The more spacious backseat and cargo room makes it a bigger, wagon-variant of the Prius hybrid. For the 2013 model year, Toyota Prius v will come with some minimal changes. The 4-door Toyota Prius V 2013 wagon model will retain some of the basic design and the engine that was used in the current hatchback model. Three trim levels are available: Two, Three, and Five. Optional Advanced Technology Package available in the “five” trim model includes an Entune infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and engine start, an upgraded navigation system, parking assist and Pre-Collision system. Safety features expected include traction control, ABS, curtain and front airbags, and antiskid system.
Although the five passengers Ford C-Max 2013 is not scheduled for release till later in the fall, some of its models have started entering the dealerships. The car is coming in SEL and SE trim levels; the SE trim comes with Ford’s Sync system, dual-zone automatic climate control and 17-inch aluminum wheels. The top of the class SEL trim comes with leather seats as well as a 10-way power driver’s seat, MyFord Touch and heated side mirrors.
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid vs 2013 Toyota Prius Powertrain
Details about the powertrain of the Ford C-Max Hybrid 2013 model is updated in Ford website. We are looking forward to seeing an Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder joined to a hybrid motor and electronics system in the 2013 C-MaX. Toyota Prius V 2013 will use a 134 HP rated 1.8-liter gasoline engine paired with a battery-powered electric motor. Like the 2012 model, the car can use one or both of the power sources to improve its fuel economy and acceleration. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is the only transmission that it will use, no plug-in charging is required.
Fuel Economy of Toyota Prius V 2013 and Ford C-Max 2013
The fuel-economy numbers of the two cars have not been disclosed officially on the EPA website, but we know that the new C-Max Hybrid is the first hybrid vehicle to offer 47 mpg in the city and on the highway. It will also return a combined rating of 47 mpg. The new Prius V model returns 44 mpg in city driving and 40 mpg on the highway for a combined rating of 42 mpg, so we expect the 2013 model to have just about the same EPA ratings.
Prices of the 2013 Toyota Prius v have not been released, but we expect it to remain the same as it were. Prius V Two 2012 model starts at $27,310. At $25,995 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is $1,315 cheaper option, and a better choice of car.
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