Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Camaro MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 147 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Camaro.

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 Camaro 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
2015	2dr Coupe 426-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	none	5	20	35	40	75	22.3
2014	2dr Coupe 323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	10	90	0	0	0	15.8
2013	2dr Coupe 323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	light	11	17	28	44	80	24.3
2012	2dr Coupe 426-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	0	10	35	55	60	18.5
2012	2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	75	23.1
2012	2dr Convertible 323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	10	30	10	50	75	18.2
2011	2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	40	18	43	60	16.5
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2011	2dr Coupe 312-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	0	2	36	62	77	22.7
2011	2dr Coupe 312-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	hills	lead	light	0	20	0	80	80	20.9
2010	2dr Coupe 426-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	3	10	17	70	89	21.5
2010	2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	22	28	45	74	18.1
2010	2dr Coupe 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	7	25	14	55	62	21.6
2010	2dr Coupe 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	9	17	30	44	67	23.8
2002	2dr Hatch 310-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	4	12	43	41	72	19.9
2002	2dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed manual RWD	hills	med	none	0	10	60	31	120	28.2
2002	2dr Convertible 310-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	light	0	35	65	0	0	22.6

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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

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Camaro Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
	Another fairly obvious "why not to buy," for either car: fuel economy. The tested Camaro scored 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway in the EPA's tests, slightly better than the Mustang's 15/25. The automatic has an even taller top gear and when paired with it the V8 can deactivate four cylinders, so it manages 17 mpg city, 28 mpg highway--the latter figure as high as that for the Camaro V6 automatic (19/28). For significantly better fuel economy it's necessary to get the 2.0-liter turbo, which scores 21/30 with a manual and 22/31 with an automatic. In my 300-odd miles of driving I averaged 16.5 mpg. If I drove with a light foot I could coax the average slightly over 20. I observed similar real-world numbers in the Mustang. On a 70-mph highway the Camaro averaged 24.5, but there might have been a modest headwind. The Mustang averaged 28 in my highway driving. Overall, both achieve very good fuel efficiency for cars of their weight and horsepower, but praise doesn't come much fainter. see full Chevrolet Camaro review

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

Chevrolet Camaro Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	2dr Coupe 455-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Surprisingly, this 455hp car, with a 6.2L V8 -- that's 378 cubic inches -- gets decent gas mileage. It averages just over 20mpg, for which I credit the cylinder shutoff feature. So far it's been pretty common to look at the dash when I'm just beetling across town and see that it's in V4 mode, and getting 40 or 50mpg, as long as I'm keeping my right loafer rather light. see full Chevrolet Camaro review
2012	2dr Convertible 323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	avg 18city/22hwy see full Chevrolet Camaro review
2010	2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	i am getting 25 mpg at 75 mph with a custom tune from DiabloSport. compared to the challenger srt-8 which gets 16 mpg highway! see full Chevrolet Camaro review
2010	2dr Coupe 426-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	great considering its at 426 HP see full Chevrolet Camaro review
2010	2dr Coupe 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Fuel economy is really great if your not mashing the gas pedal. see full Chevrolet Camaro review