Ford says C-MAX will beat Toyota Prius v on gas mileage

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By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

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Ford thinks its new C-MAX hybrid people hauler will post better fuel economy statistics than its chief rival, the Toyota Prius v.

Both are eco-friendly crossovers, modern versions of the venerable old station wagon.

Ford says the C-MAX will likely get 47 miles a gallon in the city and 44 on the highway, about 3 mpg better than the Toyota Prius v.

"The C-MAX Hybrid builds on Ford's 20 years of hybrid innovation and fuel-efficient offerings to take on Prius v with better city fuel economy at 47 mpg and at better value -– a great chance for us to shake up the hybrid market," said Raj Nair, group vice president. "C-MAX Hybrid delivers 3 mpg more than Prius v with 50 more horsepower and exclusive technologies such as our hands-free liftgate – and the $1,300-lower base price means the payback period will be the smallest in the segment."

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About Chris Woodyard

Chris Woodyard is an auto writer for USA TODAY who covers all aspects of motoring. He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. More about Chris