Ford C-Max Hybrid vs Toyota Prius

Ford C-Max Hybrid

These are the most fuel efficient of all vehicles. These hybrids are not known for their speed.   You will not see them racing at the traffic light and they are not known for being the fastest in the uphill. These new models are up to the challenge. For the average driver that does not like traffic tickets they are fast enough to get the job done.  These models make up for their petite size with space saving features. They are the most fuel efficient of all hybrid vehicles .  They are the first of the hybrid vehicles. Some of these hybrid vehicles have technological advances that are state of art.  

C-Max

• EPA-Est. MPG City/Hwy
• Hybrid 47 / 47

C-MAX Energi 108 / 92 

 

Prius vs C-Max

The competition is heating up between Ford and Toyota.   Companies must compete for your business.  Why not use a competition and show the advantages .  There is a competition between hybrids.  I hope the consumer comes out on top.   

2013 Toyota Prius

• 51/48 est. mpg 
• Hybrid Synergy Drive^® with EV/ECO/POWER modes

2013 Prius Hybrid

    Hybrid Games, 2013 Prius vs 2013 C-Max Hybrid

These are the most fuel efficient vehicles of 2013

What do you think about 'Plug In Hybrids'?

We used to perceive a vehicle with an electrical charging port an all electric vehicle that had a range of a 100 miles or so.  We imagine running out of electricity some where with no way to charge it. (Not a good picture in your mind.)  Today, plug in hybrids have changed our perception and understanding of a hybrid vehicle's capabilities.  Some are boasting a combined 100 miles per gallon:fully charged.  "Hey, lets charge the battery at home and see what kind of gas mileage we can get"the engineers said.  Then lo and behold, out came this plugin hybrid.

2013 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium

 Ford is the most responsible for the recent increase in interest and sales.  Toyota is the king of the hybrid market, but Ford is rapidly biting into its market share and people are starting to take notice.   Ford Fusion Engeri Hybrid is its flagship plug in hybrid.  The Ford Fusion seems to be its spring board for new hybrid technologies.  The Ford Fusion Engeri Titanium is fully loaded with technological innovations. 
Ford is claiming 100 mpg-e(electric mode) 43 mpg in hybrid mode

2013 Toyota Prius

Toyota claims 95 mpg-e (electric mode) and the Prius Plug-in shifts to hybrid mode,  combined mileage rating of 50 mpg.   These fine vehicles come fully loaded, but they are the most expensive for hybrids in their class.   With gas prices continually rising,  you may want to consider a 'Plug in Hybrid'.  I am considering one for my next vehicle.    You may not be strapped for cash, but it is nice passing by the gas station and filling bi-monthly/monthly instead of weekly.  These are some of the most fuel efficient cars on the market.  Let's get more vehicles like this on the road and drive those gas prices down!

Why so many people do not trust hybrid cars.

1.  Hybrid cars are associated with electric cars

Hybrid cars are often looked at as electric cars by some consumers.   It is amazing to see how many consumers dont know anything about hybrid cars at all.   People look at them as slow;not having the range that gasoline engines have.  Hybrids cars have more range than electric and gasoline cars.

 2. Hybrid cars are considered slow and cannot climb hill.

My 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid

 Hybrid cars are fast enough by todays standards and most have the equivalent of the modern 4 cylinder engines.  For example,  the Nissan Altima 2011, has a four cylinder 2.5 liter engine.  The 2013 Ford Fusion, has the same 2.5 liter engine in addition to it electric engine.   The Ford Fusion is faster than the Nissan Altima and the electric engine assists in uphill climbs.   My car has no problem keeping up and passing cars on the road. 




3. Hybrid cars are all plug in and need a special outlet to charge.  

Hybrid cars never have to be plugged in to perform.   The Ford Engeri Titanium,  is a plug in hybrid, but you dont have to plug it in if you do not want to.  It is benificial to plug it in and allow the electric motor to save you money but it is not a necessity. 

4. Hybid cars have a litmited battery life.

It is true that batteries may need replacement,  but that is longer than most people keep cars in this day and age.   You may have to replace a battery after a few years, but you would have saved thousands of dollars with gas prices these days.  Nowadays, I never worry about the gas prices and barely visit the gas station. (Ford Fusion 2012).  I boasted a maximum of 63MPH to a co-worker.  My car is makes me conscience of the responsiblility to save gas.   I let off the brakes, the electric engine turns on.  (Remember two is always better than one)  Computers these days are using multiple processors to improve performance.  Two engines will always outlast one, because they share the work. That is just common sense.  

5. Hybrid cars are more expensive.

Hybrid cars are more expensive than most of their counterparts in the same class.   Hybrid cars actually pay for themself in the first year or two in savings.  I am so impressed with them that I decided to study them, write about them and make a competition.   After filling up, I look at how long I can drive on that one tank.  It it is good not to see an empty tank and not have to get gas as often.   Hey! Save your money to buy other things..  Get a hybrid !

2013 Honda Civic Hybrid

Ford Fusion Energi Titanium VS BMW 5 Series Hybrid

  ACTIVEHYBRID5

BMW, known for making cars of quality and precision has entered the hybrid market in 2013 with its ACTIVEHYBRID 5. It one of BMW's most fuel efficient vehicles. Compare these two hybrid vehicles.
                                        
 See the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 in action



FORD FUSION ENERGI TITANIUM

                                

 

  

 

Ford has taken the hybrid market by storm and the competitors are looking to catch up and they raised the bar higher with its flagship plugin hybrid.

Ford Fusion Engeri

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