Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet HHR MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 393 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet HHR.

Ford C-MAX MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2017	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	53	47	69	34.8
2015	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	24	37	21	19	66	44.4
2014	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	20	30	50	65	72.2
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	17	21	42	21	70	63.0
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	1	18	35	46	63	43.1

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Chevrolet HHR MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2011	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	30	10	60	60	15.8
2010	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	11	21	20	48	67	27.2
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	10	20	30	40	60	29.0
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	10	5	75	75	25.9
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	5	20	40	35	62	33.4
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	14	30	48	63	28.0
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	0	40	50	60	27.9
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2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	35	24	41	60	28.1
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	13	4	83	70	27.1
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	0	20	80	70	27.3
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	4	23	34	40	71	23.8
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	25	25	25	25	100	39.5
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	10	13	70	70	30.1
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	5	5	50	40	68	29.4
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	20	23	51	67	26.2
2007	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	7	8	14	71	61	31.8
2007	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	9	12	17	62	77	29.5
2006	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	7	15	50	28	63	30.7
2006	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	13	23	59	66	27.1
2006	4dr Wagon 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	7	25	23	45	77	29.5
2006	4dr Wagon 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	23	21	48	71	27.5

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford C-MAX

Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Ford C-MAX's fuel economy is at once the #1 reason most people will buy a C-MAX, but also the model's greatest shortfall. The EPA ratings are an impressive 47 mpg city, 47 highway. In real suburban driving we (and many owners) observed trip computer averages of 33 to 40, with an overall average of 35.8. Go easy on the gas and initiate braking early enough to fully recoup kinetic energy, and low to mid 40s can happen. But 47 is a stretch. There are two ways to look at this. On the one hand, the C-MAX isn't coming close to its EPA ratings. Odds are Ford will have to make an adjustment and credit past buyers for the difference, Hyundai-Kia style. (Which actually might be a reason to buy one before this happens.) On the other hand, even 36 mpg is about 8-12 miles-per-gallon better than similarly functional non-hybrid vehicles, including the related Ford Escape. Efficiency is supported by excellent, highly configurable instrumentation. I personally opted to view a tach (rare in a hybrid), driving style ratings, and average mpg. A "brake coach" lets you know after each stop what percentage of kinetic energy was regenerated. In hybrids, this has a large impact on mpg than how hard you accelerate (more on this below). The C-MAX is also offered as an "Energi" Plug-in Hybrid rated to cruise 21 miles on electricity alone. see full Ford C-MAX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford C-MAX

Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	With some care, it is not too hard to surpass the revised EPA estimates of 44 city / 39 highway. It particulary shines in city and suburban driving where you can crest 50 mpg on some short trips. In mixed driving, we match the EPA estimate of 40 MPG without paying much attention. While not as great as the Prius, this efficiency was certainly a step up for us and the difference in fuel costs over a year between the C-Max and Prius was not worth the shortcomings we found in the Prius (particularly poor handling and uncomfortable seats). see full Ford C-MAX review

Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	On the down side for fuel economy, cold weather does a number on the MPG as is reported with other hybrid. On short trips (4 miles or less) on a cold start in cold weather with the heater going, expect low 20s for your MPG. This is mitigated over longer trips once the engine has warmed up, but we still get 1-3 MPG under our usual in cold weather for longer trips. see full Ford C-MAX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Average around 22mpg in the city--and up to 36 on the freeway. Combined driving easily averages 32mpg. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It gets great fuel economy. I only need to fill the tank approximately every third week. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Had a PT that avg. was 19mpg. HHR avg. is 29mpg so far. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	260hp....260 lb torque....33 mpg highway and 27mpg mixed driving....enough said. Show me another car that matches those numbers. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Great gas mileage for a car that is so powerful. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	RE the HHR SS model, highway mileage with heavy footing out of toll booths with 3 total passengers yielded 27.5 mpg. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	For as quick as the HHR SS is, the fuel economy nearing 30MPG is phenominal. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Twice what I was getting in my previous commuter vehicle, and much more fun to drive. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	30+ MPG on the highway see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	about 30. great see full Chevrolet HHR review

Chevrolet HHR Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could be better considering that many larger cars get the same mileage. see full Chevrolet HHR review