Ford C-MAX vs. Dodge Grand Caravan MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 207 fuel economy reports for the Dodge Grand Caravan.

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 Grand Caravan 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
2018	4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	3	38	60	75	25.5
2014	4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	light	1	3	6	90	73	27.1
2013	4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	5	8	83	72	21.4
2011	4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	3	16	81	69	25.3
2010	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	13	0	35	53	65	19.8
2010	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	11	16	15	59	70	17.1
2010	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	75	0	25	100	31.3
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2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	0	20	20	60	110	15.7
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	10	10	75	60	24.0
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	70	20	0	0	20.5
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	34	32	30	65	18.2
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	11	54	32	74	18.5
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	19	22	57	76	21.9
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	11	32	50	69	21.4
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	1	1	0	98	120	18.0
2007	4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	70	10	10	70	16.9
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	43	10	48	74	19.5
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	2	11	26	61	68	21.8
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	75	24.1
2006	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	36	31	29	87	20.0
2006	4dr Minivan 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	2	5	5	88	60	16.3
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	12	26	33	29	65	18.0
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	2	27	6	65	84	19.7
2005	4dr Minivan 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	9	45	9	39	60	19.1
2005	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	1	9	22	69	74	22.5
2004	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	33	30	37	57	19.7
2004	4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	78	11	11	0	0	26.1
2004	4dr Minivan 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	10	0	60	30	60	22.0
2004	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	13	65	20	3	105	17.6
2003	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	25	25	25	25	80	19.0
2003	4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	44	8	48	61	21.9
2003	4dr Minivan 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	60	10	20	10	60	17.0
2003	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	1	8	51	40	66	21.1
2002	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	0	50	30	20	65	19.5
2002	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	mtns	v.lt	hvy	0	0	30	70	60	20.0
2002	4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	5	95	68	24.0
2002	4dr Minivan 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	35	65	66	19.3
2002	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	3	13	26	58	63	19.8
2001	4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	5	15	40	40	60	20.0
2000	4dr Minivan, ext. 158-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	15	0	80	65	20.6

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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

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

Dodge Grand Caravan Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	gets an amazing 27 mpg at 70-75 mph. In-town mileage never checked, but it is considerably less. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2011	4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The fuel economy well exceeded our expectations yet we had more than enough power to pass. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	SE vs. SXT. The SE 3.3 mpg is as good as other minivans and many cars, and better than the SXT 3.8 or 4.0. The 3.3 moves the fully loaded vehicle very easily. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Way more room than an SUV and quite a bit better fuel economy as well! see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Good fuel economy for the size of the vehicle. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	According to the computer in the van we obtained milage of 19-20 city & 23.5-25 highway at 75 mph. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	For a minivan I get 18-20 MPG in the city. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	I love it best has been 29.8 running Shell 93 octane then 25.8 running Shell 87 octane. Love the fuel economy! see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Reasonable at 22mpg avg see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2002	4dr Minivan 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Expected for vehicle size/horsepower see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

Dodge Grand Caravan Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It gets almost as much as my 2000 Windstar with 158K miles. I had hoped it would get better. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	I tend to drive this thing hard, and on highway trips where I average 80 to 85 mph, the fuel economy is only around 17 or 18. Should be at least in the low 20s. Around town and with my wife driving it, fuel economy is around 20 to 21. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2004	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Nasty city mileage. I never get above 15 mpg. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2003	4dr Minivan 215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Have only gotten 20 mpg on road trips. (Expected better). see full Dodge Grand Caravan review