Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Freestyle MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 124 fuel economy reports for the Ford Freestyle.

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

Return to top

This page shows only averages. See all the Ford C-MAX fuel economy data.

Ford Freestyle 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
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	flat	light	light	5	12	19	64	76	23.5
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	flat	light	none	6	36	17	42	63	22.2
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	flat	med	light	8	17	27	47	68	21.7
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	flat	light	light	5	24	41	31	83	19.3
2005	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	flat	med	light	11	29	16	44	67	21.9
2005	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	flat	med	light	8	23	27	42	69	20.3

Return to top

This page shows only averages. See all the Ford Freestyle fuel economy data.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks

See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.

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 Ford Freestyle

Ford Freestyle Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Very hard to beat in a 7-passenger vehicle of this size. With AWD, I average about 22mpg in mixed driving and have gotten 25mpg on an extended trip at hwy (70-75mph) speeds. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Adequate for its size see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Exceptional fuel economy for a vehicle of this size. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Great mileage loaded and unloaded. Headwinds really cut the fuel economy. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Good for its size. Average about 11L/100km or 21 MPG. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	better than an SUV comparable to a minivan see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Superior to anything in its class for freeway MPG. Only turns over 1900 RPM @ 70 mph, 27+ MPG depending on conditions. Mixed fuel economy is not bad either, my wife drives 50/50 city/highway and we average just over 21 mpg. Very satisfied with MPG. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	I can drive my freestyle fully loaded from Florida to North Carolina and get 26 MPG. see full Ford Freestyle review
2005	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	For a car its size, 24+ mpg is pretty amazing. This can be contributed to the CVT transmission. see full Ford Freestyle review
2005	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Got best mileage of all vehicles in category when shopping. see full Ford Freestyle review

Ford Freestyle Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Fuel economy in the city is far over what the epa estimated see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Not as good as I thought it would be. Hoping that it improves with a longer break in. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	fuel economy is low, ranges from 15 to 19 during my regular city driving see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	with a 3.0 V6, 2WD gas mileage could be much better than 19, to 23 MPG, it was in the 2000 Olds Sil, which was longer and had alarger motor in it. see full Ford Freestyle review
2005	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	2-3MPG more would be nice across the board. see full Ford Freestyle review
2005	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	it sucked (17 mpg) see full Ford Freestyle review