Ford C-MAX vs. Audi Q5 MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 203 fuel economy reports for the Audi Q5.

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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Audi Q5 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 SUV turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	5	0	95	110	25.6
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	9	8	27	56	60	35.0
2015	4dr SUV supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	25	15	10	50	60	20.3
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	none	1	7	32	60	58	30.8
2014	4dr SUV supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	10	0	90	80	26.8
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	light	light	5	0	10	85	100	37.3
2013	4dr SUV supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	med	none	0	37	16	47	70	24.2
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2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	3	24	2	71	67	24.6
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	13	25	63	65	18.2
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	31	20	38	66	25.9
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	10	15	70	70	24.0
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	10	20	50	20	100	24.2
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	3	14	61	23	75	16.1
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	hvy	40	0	40	20	130	17.6
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	light	light	10	30	3	56	80	26.7
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	1	5	21	73	74	21.4

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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 Audi Q5

Audi Q5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have calculated my gas using the onboard computer a few different times in mixed driving and am getting a consistent 25/26 mpg. That's without hard acceleration or driving above 70 MPH on the highway. see full Audi Q5 review
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We initially went in looking for a commuter vehicle with High mpg... but the sport they had jumped out at us and we were on the hunt for one... in the wife's daily 45 mile drive to work she's averaging 20 mpg which is comparable to the Audi's 4 cylinder and my truck's 8 cylinder. see full Audi Q5 review

Audi Q5 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I worry about escalating gas prices here in CA, but I got about 23 mpg in Europe and hope for that here. Not great, but close to the turbo and if people push the turbo to make up for the lesser power, as I would, the mileage is a wash. see full Audi Q5 review