Ford C-MAX vs. Honda Element Fuel Economy (L/100km)

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 71 fuel economy reports for the Honda Element.

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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Honda Element 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
2011	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	mtns	light	none	0	2	0	98	60	8.9
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	3	9	32	57	65	10.2
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	40	0	60	60	10.5
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	10	30	50	70	10.4
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	v.lt	none	1	9	61	28	63	8.5
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	25	20	45	65	9.5
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	13	13	25	50	68	10.1
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2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	98	3	65	10.1
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	18	2	32	48	67	11.0
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	3	6	9	83	68	10.1
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	80	20	70	12.0
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	none	6	21	49	25	61	11.2
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	25	25	25	25	65	11.3
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	mtns	med	light	5	5	5	85	70	11.0
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	14	18	26	42	63	11.9
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	13	18	18	53	65	10.7
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	15	5	75	90	11.0
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	11	21	66	72	10.9
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	10	22	25	43	73	10.9
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	7	23	64	68	10.7
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	light	15	18	10	57	67	10.7

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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 Honda Element

Honda Element Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	For a teenager that does lots of driving for parttime job and to school, needed a vehicel that was large enough to be safe in traffic, yet give good gas mileage. see full Honda Element review

Honda Element Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Sure wish I could get 30 MPG in this thing instead of 20 (though I have gotten 26 on long trips as long as I don't let my wife drive) see full Honda Element review
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	This is my only major gripe with the vehicle... I seem to get a consistent 22mpg, whether it is city driving, long flat highways, or mountains. If I go out of my way to drive conservatively, or use a medium-to-heavy foot with the aid conditioner, the difference is completely negligible... it's pretty much always 22mpg. see full Honda Element review
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	20 mpg city, 24 mpg hiway, low for such a small, lightweight car. see full Honda Element review
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Wish it got better fuel economy, but what do you expect for a brick? see full Honda Element review
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	I always get exactly 20 mpg, which seams low see full Honda Element review
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	It stinks! The EX is a bit heavy which drags the MPG to 21/25. see full Honda Element review