HONDA CR-Z vs. FORD CMAX
This is by far the sharpest, cutest (for the ladies), spirited, of the Mini Hybrid class. How are you going to drive this car? It has a 3-mode drive system. When you turn the car on it starts in normal mode, you can push the sport button and the tachometer will turn red and the steering adjust to the driving and the throttle increases. You can use sport mode driving on the open road and use the six speed manual transmission or the paddle shifters on the CVT Continuous Variable Transmission model. It is more advantages to drive the 6 speed, due to the increase in torque. 127 @ 1000-3000 (CVT) and the six speed 140 @ 1000-2000 (6MT). That is a noticeable difference.
When you feel the need for acceleration you can press the S+ or if you need economy or you are stuck in traffic you can use the ECO mode. It is just has two seats, and a flexible back cargo system. Honda CR-Z is very impressive.
This Honda hybrid car should be considered a niche car. This car would be the only Mini Sport Hybrid in this class.
This is one of the best hybrid cars in the MiniHybrids class. When more cars are made like this, we will have to make a new class. We would like to give it some competition so I decided to compete this car with the spry Ford C-Max hybrid.
The Ford C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi have an advanced powertrain which includes a 2.0L I-4 Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine with an electric motor generating 188 total system horsepower, delivering the responsive power when you need it. Those that drive it prefer it over the Prius due its power to overtake and addition power for the uphill climbs. You wont be embarrassed by its acceleration.
C-Max Review
The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid model has the best combined MPGe in the Mini Hybrid class, with an EPA-estimated 108 city/92 hwy/100 combined MPGe. 47/47 C-Max hybrid. www.Ford.com
Ford vehicles have a traction control system. If you plan on doing a lot of accelerating you should turn off the traction control system for a brief period
C-Max 0-60 traction control settings
The C-MAX has enough horsepower and torque to compete with the Honda CR-Z. The C-Max Hybrid is fast and practical. I could imagine a parent buying a Honda CR-Z for their son because of its stylish nature. Although the Ford C-Max is small, it can handle a family and it has enough power to challenge the CR-Z. Ford may introduce sportier hybrids as they become more popular. (My advise to Ford; always invest in a cool sport version for every model of your vehicles) C-Max-Z would be a cool vehicle.
Compare these two vehicles for yourself.
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