Ford C-MAX vs. Dodge Charger MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 262 fuel economy reports for the Dodge Charger.

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 Charger 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	4dr Sedan 370-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	v.lt	hvy	20	5	0	75	70	28.8
2014	4dr Sedan 370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	7	13	53	26	61	19.7
2014	4dr Sedan 370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	none	0	0	25	75	80	14.7
2014	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	7	12	82	70	27.3
2013	4dr Sedan 370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	8	23	69	69	22.7
2013	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	51	49	66	27.1
2013	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	20	40	40	65	24.2
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2013	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	none	0	15	25	60	60	29.8
2012	4dr Sedan 470-horsepower 6.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	90	0	0	10	70	18.0
2012	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	15	85	72	27.3
2011	4dr Sedan 370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	3	5	43	50	70	21.9
2011	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	light	3	21	0	77	66	29.7
2010	4dr Sedan 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	11	22	44	22	60	15.1
2010	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	16	84	70	21.6
2009	4dr Sedan 368-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	60	0	0	40	60	19.3
2009	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	10	10	10	70	120	20.5
2008	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	8	4	12	77	70	16.7
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	3	13	28	58	65	21.9
2008	4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	5	60	5	30	70	23.0
2007	4dr Sedan 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	lead	light	6	7	9	79	70	19.7
2007	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	10	22	68	73	21.1
2007	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	17	34	39	70	17.2
2007	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	6	68	2	24	101	16.9
2006	4dr Sedan 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	33	18	15	35	70	15.9
2006	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	21	27	43	68	18.3
2006	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	11	23	28	39	68	19.5
2006	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	8	10	22	60	74	23.9

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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 Dodge Charger

Dodge Charger Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	With the 5.7-liter V8, the Charger gets EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 25 highway. Last year the new 3.6-liter V6 bumped these to 18/27. The addition of an 8-speed automatic for 2012 (for now the V8 soldiers on with the 5-speed) raises the EPA numbers to 19/31. In typical suburban driving the trip computer reported between 19 and 25 depending on the number of red lights and the heaviness of my right foot. On one light-footed 78-mph highway cruise it reported 31.5. These are outstanding numbers for such a large, heavy sedan. see full Dodge Charger review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Dodge Charger

Dodge Charger Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I manage to do quite well with fuel economy, about 17 city and 26.5 highway. see full Dodge Charger review
2012	4dr Sedan 292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD	I recently drove from Dublin, Georgia to Port Huron, Michigan. I reset the fuel economy gauge and was VERY HAPPY to find I got 37.0 miles per gallon for the 950 mile trip! Full-size, rear-wheel drive, loaded with a lot of stuff...well, it doesn't get much better than that! see full Dodge Charger review
2006	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It weights 3800 lb, and returns 28 mpg on the highway, if you use mid-grade or premium fuel. Consumption goes up in winter (24 mpg). There is nothing wrong with these numbers, and in return you get a big, safe car that gives you decent chance in a crash. see full Dodge Charger review

Dodge Charger Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	The chager did not have appealing fuel economy. see full Dodge Charger review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	City mileage is not that great. highway mileage is good. see full Dodge Charger review
2007	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Well it is better than my Jeep Grand Cherokee was, but an additional mile or two a gallon would be nice. With all the pluses though a 24 - 25 highway MPG is tolerable. see full Dodge Charger review
2006	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	very low if I drive with a heavy foot see full Dodge Charger review
2006	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	12mpg in urban environment with v8. see full Dodge Charger review