While +Jonny Lieberman got slightly worse mileage in the C-MAX than the Prius V during his test, the real-world implication is actually pretty small. As MPG increases, the reduction in fuel use for every extra MPG gets progressively smaller especially as you approach 40 mpg and beyond. I explain it more detail in this article http://green.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/greenlings-where-are-the-most-important-mpg-increases-at-the-u/
With the mileage that Jonny got in each vehicle, the difference in annual fuel costs is only about $80 (based on 15,000 miles a year). If you drive less aggressively than Mr Liebermann, the difference is likely even smaller or flips in the other direction. It sounds like the C-MAX is definitely worth a look.
Reshared post from +Motor Trend Magazine
It may not be the most exciting comparison but we recently put the 2012 +Toyota USA Prius V against the 2013 +Ford Motor Company C-Max Hybrid.
Which gas-sipper do you like more?
Find out who won here: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/alternative/1304_2012_toyota_prius_v_vs_2013_ford_c_max_hybrid_comparison/viewall.html
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I really want a Nissan Leaf.
Hell, I'm happy to beat old EPA numbers.
In the STS, I'm always within 1 MPG of the highway number, even though 40% of my driving is on surface streets or in traffic.
People would be flat-out AMAZED how much less fuel, and repairs they'd have to make, if they paid attention to the task at hand…y'know, driving…and didn't have one pedal in play AT ALL TIMES.