Ford C-MAX vs. Dodge Durango MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 54 fuel economy reports for the Dodge Durango.

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 Durango 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
2016	4dr SUV 293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	40	60	65	21.6
2012	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	33	20	0	47	73	16.5
2012	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	4	60	36	74	22.8
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	hvy	10	8	38	45	95	16.6
2007	4dr SUV 335-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	23	23	24	30	70	15.5
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	23	5	40	33	60	17.4
2006	4dr SUV 335-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	0	0	17	83	63	17.7
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2006	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	25	40	30	70	16.0
2006	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	0	0	20	80	60	15.0
2006	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	lead	light	50	0	50	0	N/A	11.0
2005	4dr SUV 335-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	1	38	25	37	63	16.9
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	hvy	10	5	30	55	65	16.0
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	40	60	65	18.7
2004	4dr SUV 330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	1	8	23	68	63	17.2
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	67	33	60	13.0
2003	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	med	hvy	5	37	37	21	65	11.5
2003	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	10	10	50	30	70	19.0
2003	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	0	0	40	60	75	14.5
2002	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	0	80	10	10	70	14.0
2002	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	hvy	22	56	11	11	60	15.0
2002	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic	hills	med	light	5	20	45	30	60	15.7

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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 Durango

Dodge Durango Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2006	Like the Durango SRT's key strength, it doesn't require the skills of Sherlock Holmes to detect the Dodge's primary weakness: its fuel economy. In the EPA's tests, the Durango SRT managed only 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. The trip computer typically reported 12 mpg in my suburban driving. Driving the brute like a Prius bumped the number all the way to 15 mpg. On the highway I observed as high as 20 mpg, again in line with the EPA rating. The Durango R/T manages a bit better, 14/22, putting it not far off the Explorer Sport's 16/22. But a Mercedes-AMG GLS63, with turbochargers to pack more fuel-air mixture into its cylinders, can guzzle even more than the Durango SRT: 13/17. If you want an ultra-quick three-row vehicle with outstanding fuel economy, you're currently limited to the Tesla. Though perhaps the plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90 T8's 26/30 is good enough? see full Dodge Durango review

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

Dodge Durango Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2004	4dr SUV 330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	over 20 mpg highway is fine. see full Dodge Durango review

Dodge Durango Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	Mileage is actually pretty good for an 8 person hauler, but compared to our old 5 passenger SUV we are giving up 2-3 MPG. Will know more after a couple more fill-ups for sure. see full Dodge Durango review
2006	4dr SUV 335-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	14-16 mpg city,20 highway but for size not unexpected and better than some others in this class see full Dodge Durango review