Ford C-MAX vs. Suzuki SX4 MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 227 fuel economy reports for the Suzuki SX4.

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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Suzuki SX4 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
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	flat	med	none	0	0	90	10	80	21.6
2011	4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	1	15	50	34	70	32.3
2011	4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual 4WD	hills	med	none	0	8	18	75	73	31.5
2011	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	hills	med	light	25	25	25	25	70	23.0
2010	4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual 4WD	flat	light	none	2	10	20	68	70	33.0
2010	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	light	0	10	10	80	110	27.1
2010	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	flat	light	none	1	13	21	65	90	25.6
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2010	4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	10	20	20	50	80	24.3
2009	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	1	41	0	57	80	27.6
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	hills	light	light	8	10	33	50	67	29.6
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	flat	light	light	13	19	12	56	63	25.0
2008	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	5	20	33	41	65	31.2
2008	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	42	6	44	71	26.2
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	13	13	13	63	100	31.7
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	flat	light	light	5	16	21	58	68	27.1
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	12	2	83	100	27.3
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	hills	light	light	4	19	21	56	65	25.8
2007	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	hills	light	none	2	12	54	33	65	29.9
2007	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	hills	light	light	8	18	31	44	66	26.2

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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 Suzuki SX4

Suzuki SX4 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual 4WD	6-speed adds 2-3 mpg over 2009 see full Suzuki SX4 review
2009	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	better than my vw jetta. over 30mpg on highway. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	22.4 MPG for a all wheel drive, not too bad. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	Even being all wheel drive, I usually achieve around 33-34 highway. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	Not bad for this size/weight car see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	Better than my work vehicles, subaru and xtrail. Seeing I do mostly mountain driving in snow, ice or rain it seems to be ok. 9.4/l00k see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	For a car with AWD and 143 Horse power and weight, it is good. It is much better than any other crossover out there. If I didnt live in such a hilly area with many lights Iwould probobly get around 27mpg average. on the highway i get 28-29mpg Hilly. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	Car gets 30+ mpg on the highway depending on how hard I push it. at 70mph it gets 28 and at 50 mph it is well above 32 see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	Better than any other AWD vehicle I researched. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	I average 31 mpg on the highway, even over the passes. Half as much fuel as my Ford. see full Suzuki SX4 review

Suzuki SX4 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	Currently we are getting about 22mpg, but we have only had the car for a couple of months, and we are both pretty heavy footed. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	Comparatively low for such a small vehicle: even taking AWD into considetaion. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	Not good mpg for a small car, but good for AWD car see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	gas mileage suffers in town and 22-24mpg around the city feels hig for a car with a footprint this small see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	It seems that a car built for 2008 should be getting better mpg than this car gets. I would think that 25+ mpg around town and 33+ mpg on the hiway/freeway would be more reasonable. I only get 20-21 and 27-28 respectively. see full Suzuki SX4 review