Ford C-MAX vs. Dodge Ram 1500 Fuel Economy (L/100km)

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 87 fuel economy reports for the Dodge Ram 1500.

Ford C-MAX L/100km

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	L/100km
2017	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	53	47	69	6.8
2015	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	24	37	21	19	66	5.4
2014	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	20	30	50	65	3.4
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	17	21	42	21	70	3.7
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	1	18	35	46	63	5.5

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Dodge Ram 1500 L/100km

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	L/100km
2010	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	8	12	41	39	63	12.3
2010	4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	40	30	15	15	100	14.1
2009	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	4	31	30	35	65	13.3
2009	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	hvy	12	12	43	34	60	13.8
2009	4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	12	2	19	68	69	11.6
2009	4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	8	10	35	47	65	15.6
2009	4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	lead	none	13	13	55	20	63	14.8
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2009	2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	45	0	5	50	70	15.7
2008	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	0	50	50	80	20.5
2008	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	med	light	20	20	26	33	60	19.3
2008	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	10	10	80	60	16.4
2007	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	none	21	23	24	32	75	15.9
2007	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	10	40	10	40	110	15.7
2007	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	light	3	18	33	47	65	14.8
2006	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	light	12	12	27	50	73	14.1
2006	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	mtns	med	none	0	25	25	50	75	12.2
2006	4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	0	0	13	87	72	17.1
2005	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 500-horsepower 8.3L V10 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	0	100	0	0	0	20.8
2005	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	5	10	40	45	60	15.4
2005	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	0	75	25	65	16.8
2005	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	0	100	0	0	0	16.2
2005	2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	30	5	13	53	63	19.8
2005	2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	lead	none	10	50	20	20	110	17.3
2004	4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	43	13	40	75	15.0
2004	4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	10	10	0	80	60	12.4
2004	4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	10	30	60	75	16.9
2004	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	34	34	32	65	16.3
2004	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	24	38	5	33	110	19.5
2004	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	0	100	0	0	21.4
2004	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	5	5	30	60	65	18.2
2004	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	10	60	5	25	65	16.8
2004	2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	25	30	10	35	65	13.3
2003	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	8	13	35	45	60	17.1
2003	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	37	3	60	60	16.1
2003	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	0	22	33	45	72	15.3
2003	2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 215-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed manual RWD	flat	light	none	0	10	65	25	60	10.9
2002	4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed 240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	0	60	0	40	120	20.6
2002	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	5	5	90	60	13.8
2002	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	5	60	10	25	60	24.8
2002	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	0	20	60	20	75	16.3
2002	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	0	20	50	30	75	19.1
2002	2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	5	5	10	80	70	18.1
2002	2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	20	30	10	40	70	15.7
2001	2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 230-horsepower 5.2L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	none	0	0	0	100	55	14.7

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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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Dodge Ram 1500

Dodge Ram 1500 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2004	2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	Averaging 18 around town in mix driving see full Dodge Ram 1500 review
2004	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Not great fuel economy. see full Dodge Ram 1500 review

Dodge Ram 1500 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	The milleage was terrible , my friend made the same trip as I did with a similar equiped Ford 5.4 L , 4x4 and used 30 % less gas. I rented this truck for a 2 week hunting trip to test it befor buying a new one. I will buy another Ford or GMC. see full Dodge Ram 1500 review
2008	4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	That hemi drinks fuel... we live at 55-60 while towing and 10mpg is all we hope for... we get that on the flats with no headwind. If you get a hill with a headwind you are looking at 4mpg! Buyer beware! fuel is approaching 5 bucks! see full Dodge Ram 1500 review
2005	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	13 to 15 mpg in town about 17 mpg on the road. see full Dodge Ram 1500 review
2004	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Poor fuel economy see full Dodge Ram 1500 review
2003	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	Not much I don't like about this truck, but MPG with a Hemi combined with heavy loads means 12-13 mpg consistently. Not sure newer trucks would do any better with my 1000 lb load in the back. Highway mileage is only 16-17 at best. see full Dodge Ram 1500 review
2003	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	I should have bought the Hemi 5.7L engine. The 4.7 is awful...gutless and I get about 13 mpg in a rural setting and can get about 15 in the highway. I drive very conservatively. see full Dodge Ram 1500 review
2002	4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	I average 12 mpg with just me in the cab. see full Dodge Ram 1500 review