Ford C-MAX vs. Dodge Caliber MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 257 fuel economy reports for the Dodge Caliber.

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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Dodge Caliber 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
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	none	3	8	40	50	85	24.2
2009	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	light	5	10	15	70	60	32.7
2008	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	1	9	38	53	61	26.2
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	med	light	6	47	8	39	64	25.5
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	hills	light	none	0	0	5	95	65	27.9
2008	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	1	12	38	50	70	30.0
2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	2	1	98	70	27.7
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2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	light	none	6	16	31	47	73	25.9
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	none	4	11	15	70	71	28.9
2007	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	1	14	84	107	28.2

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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 Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	I travel on highway with a cruise set at 70 and I get about 30mpg. My current total of 22k miles shows 28.8 mpg. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Average so far is 28 mpg. This car has the 2.0 with the CVT transmission. Not great but not terrible either. Our minivan got 18 mpg This mileage is almost all highway.60 to 70 mph. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	25+ in all city driving. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Im a full time pizza delivery boy. I bought this car brand new to deliver pizzas in. What does that tell you? see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	This car was bought as a commuter car and was excellent for that purpose...good gas mileage. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	On a mix city/open road, obtaining � 8.5l/100 km for an AWD vehicule is a good for me see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I can go below 7L/100km when driving long routes (or about 9L/100km driving in residential areas). Not bad for a car this size and power. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	My AWD model gets the worst fuel economy of all the caliber models, but is still great for an AWD car! Typically 26mpg in the city, 30mpg on highway trips. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	averaging 34 mpg which is pretty good for a vehicle in htis category see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It returns about 36 IMP mpg which I find acceptable see full Dodge Caliber review

Dodge Caliber Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Not as good as I would expect. The Avenger which I own now get better fuel economy on the highway and is a roomier car. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	This STINKS... I believe the reported fuel economy on my car was something like 25/30. I have never gotten above 23mpg in this car, and usually it is much lower. Had I known ahead of time, I probably would not have purchased this vehicle. see full Dodge Caliber review