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Ford C-MAX vs. Saturn Outlook MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 138 fuel economy reports for the Saturn Outlook.

Ford C-MAX MPG

Ford C-MAX Ford C-MAX 2017 34.8 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Ford C-MAX Ford C-MAX 2015 44.4 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Ford C-MAX Ford C-MAX 2014 72.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Ford C-MAX Ford C-MAX 2013 63.0 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent Ford C-MAX Ford C-MAX 2013 43.1 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent
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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Saturn Outlook MPG

Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2009 20.6 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2009 15.2 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2008 18.8 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2008 20.7 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2008 13.8 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2007 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2007 15.1 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2007 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Saturn Outlook Saturn Outlook 2007 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent
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 SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt light 2 18 37 44 61 20.6  
2009 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 0 48 53 100 15.2  
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 12 12 45 32 63 18.8  
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 12 15 18 56 73 20.7  
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 15 43 43 73 13.8  
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 11 18 22 49 72 19.0  
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat v.lt light 2 74 14 10 68 15.1  
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2007 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 2 43 12 43 107 18.4  
2007 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 0 10 32 57 66 19.2  

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Ford C-MAX vs. Saturn Outlook MPG

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

Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 Saturn Outlook

Saturn Outlook Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Too Early to judge (625 miles on her). Initially, 1st tank 15.6 mpg. I am attributing the low mpg due to the honeymoon of a new vehicle and sitting idling for extended times while figuring out how everything works (and showing features to others). see full Saturn Outlook review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The sticker said 24. I get an honest 24 and 25 on hyw ( I drive at speed limits) MILAGE AROUND TOWN IS 17 PLUS see full Saturn Outlook review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I get between 22 and 24 on the highway and 18 to 19 around town. see full Saturn Outlook review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For highway driving -- which our primary [90%?] use of this vehicle -- I get 22-24 mpg. For an AWD with the capacity of this vehicle, that is a very competitive mph. see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For the size of vehicle fuel economy is more than expected. see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good balance between towing capacity and fuel economy. For a rather large vehicle I think 21-22 on hwy is pretty good, and 12-14 towing the boat. Most of my driving is highway commute, but it seems as though shorts trips around town the mpg is lower. see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 zzGood for a 8 person suv see full Saturn Outlook review
Saturn Outlook Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Still too new to tell, so far only 13+ mpg in town.(only 2600+ mi so far) I live in hilly country so 19+ hwy is still acceptable. I have seen 21+ Hwy see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 well, i guess its just that with the prices of gas the economy would have been ok, 2 years ago, but not today.. i actually dont do as much after work these days cause of it see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I was used to the Saturn Vue which got between 22 - 25 miles per gallon. Now my Outlook is getting less than 15 in the city. It will take a little getting used to, but we decided to sacrifice fuel economy for a roomier vehicle. see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 mpg is ok for a crossover SUV but with gas prices of today vehicles need to get much better gas mileage. see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Fuel economy was not as high as that of the Sienna, and in addition, many of the estimates seemed too high and were not supported by actual user feedback/comments found on Internet site reviews see full Saturn Outlook review