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Ford C-Max vs Toyota Prius V

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2018 Ford C-Max

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2017 Toyota Prius V

Overview

SpecFord C-MaxSEToyota Prius VTwo
Selected trimSETwo
Body styleWagonWagon
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typehybridhybrid
Model year20182017

Pricing & market

SpecFord C-MaxSEToyota Prius VTwo
MSRP$24,120 (best)$26,675
Lowest listing price$10,750 (best)
Median listing price$15,116 (best)
Highest listing price$19,481 (best)
For sale now02 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord C-MaxSEToyota Prius VTwo
Combined MPG40 MPG41 MPG (best)
City MPG42 MPG43 MPG (best)
Highway MPG38 MPG39 MPG (best)
Fuel tank13.5 gal (best)11.9 gal

Performance

SpecFord C-MaxSEToyota Prius VTwo
Horsepower188 hp (best)134 hp
Torque129 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)1.8 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord C-MaxSEToyota Prius VTwo
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume52.6 cu ft67.3 cu ft (best)
Curb weight3,640 lbs3,340 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.7 in (best)
Wheelbase104.3 in109.4 in (best)
Length173.6 in182.9 in (best)
Width72 in (best)69.9 in
Height63.9 in (best)62 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord C-MaxSEToyota Prius VTwo
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side poleNot Rated
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)11

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord C-MaxToyota Prius V
1

SE

$24,120 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Two

$26,675 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Titanium

$27,175 MSRP

Three

$28,060 MSRP

3

Four

$29,695 MSRP

4

Five

$30,935 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford C-Max vs Toyota Prius V FAQ

Which is better: 2018 Ford C-Max or 2017 Toyota Prius V?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Ford C-Max vs 2017 Toyota Prius V on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2018 Ford C-Max or 2017 Toyota Prius V?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 Ford C-Max starts lower at $24,120. Live Toyota Prius V listings start at $10,750.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Ford C-Max or 2017 Toyota Prius V?
The 2018 Ford C-Max leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,120).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Ford C-Max or 2017 Toyota Prius V?
The 2017 Toyota Prius V leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (41).
Which has better horsepower: 2018 Ford C-Max or 2017 Toyota Prius V?
The 2018 Ford C-Max leads on horsepower in this comparison (188).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Ford C-Max vs 2017 Toyota Prius V?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Toyota Prius V (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).