Ford C-MAX vs. GMC Acadia MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 126 fuel economy reports for the GMC Acadia.

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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GMC Acadia 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 SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	5	70	5	20	70	17.5
2012	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	59	0	40	109	16.8
2011	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	25	5	65	5	60	10.0
2010	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	39	40	12	10	65	16.1
2010	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	50	20	30	75	16.4
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	1	55	8	37	65	17.2
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	5	45	10	40	68	19.3
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2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	15	33	48	64	19.5
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	29	16	50	70	17.7
2007	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	11	13	24	53	70	18.9
2007	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	12	13	39	36	89	16.8

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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 GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I purchased this vehicle in April of 2012,new with less than 25 miles showing. My wife drives this car to work each day, round trip is approx 30 miles. She is averaging 17 mpg, but on trips I drive and can average 22-23 mpg. I usually cruise the interstate at 70-80 mph. and I do use the cruise control. The mpg will vary but I have seen a high of 25 and a low of 21. Overall very pleased with the ride and comfort, when traveling there are usually 3 adults and luggage. see full GMC Acadia review
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great MPG for size of the Acadia, see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Love the fuel economy of the Acadia... we get 19-22mpg in town.. and 22-26mpg on the interstate. Vehicle speed really affects the mileage attained. We get the best mileage at 55-60mph... it really drops when doing 70-80mph.. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	For a vehicle the size, it get decent fuel economy. Driving the speedlimit sure does help, pushing that much air at 80 really hurts fuel economy. see full GMC Acadia review
2007	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	still could be better see full GMC Acadia review
2007	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We drove to DisneyWorld in Orlando, Florida and were loaded down with people and luggage, and we got 23-24 mpg on the Interstate. We were thrilled. see full GMC Acadia review
2007	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	better than anything else its size see full GMC Acadia review
2007	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very good for a big vehicle. see full GMC Acadia review
2007	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	22mpg at 70mph see full GMC Acadia review

GMC Acadia Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	no cons to report see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Our Acadia only gets around 13 to 15 mpg. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Getting 19 mpg in mixed use. Not much better than the Tahoe 4wd we had. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even with conservative driving over long distance, was not able to get close to EPA MPG. In order to get those numbers I have to depart too far from my normal driving habits - wont happen easily, no fun. Especially when the Acadia is so willing to sprint. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	While pulling a trailler the gaz economy was 11 milles per gallon.... see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We bought the AWD for safety, but still get only 15-18 mpg. Not horrible, but certainly not great. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	At near $4.00 per gallon, man it hurts to fill up right abour $85.00 per tank....ouch that hurts! see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	17 mpg on average. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mediocre fuel economy 16-17 mpg see full GMC Acadia review