Ford C-MAX vs. Jeep Patriot MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 275 fuel economy reports for the Jeep Patriot.

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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Jeep Patriot 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
2014	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	45	23	32	75	24.5
2013	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	12	20	10	58	72	29.5
2012	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	0	0	10	90	55	31.0
2011	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range	flat	light	light	0	0	20	80	65	22.6
2011	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	light	20	5	10	66	85	26.0
2011	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	hvy	0	20	10	70	70	27.8
2011	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	0	50	10	40	65	24.0
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2011	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	0	40	0	60	70	24.2
2010	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	hills	light	none	17	19	10	54	120	23.8
2010	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	none	10	40	0	50	100	24.8
2010	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	8	43	28	23	55	30.9
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	17	39	18	26	82	22.8
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	light	none	1	29	23	48	93	26.3
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	1	20	43	36	78	29.4
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	none	0	5	15	80	67	27.5
2009	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	hvy	5	40	5	50	70	24.3
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	10	26	36	29	71	19.9
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	light	4	20	24	53	62	24.3
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	med	light	15	10	40	35	65	23.6
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	3	30	18	48	64	28.2
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	7	42	17	34	85	24.3
2008	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	12	12	13	65	85	22.4
2007	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD	flat	med	hvy	2	49	0	49	70	25.2
2007	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range	flat	light	light	15	16	32	37	64	23.5
2007	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD	flat	light	light	2	18	8	71	64	23.9
2007	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	5	15	10	70	70	27.2
2007	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	5	15	55	25	60	25.9

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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 Jeep Patriot

Jeep Patriot Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Better fuel economy than my 2009 patriot - noticeable right away. see full Jeep Patriot review
2010	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The Patriot gets about the same amount of fuel economy as my older Volvo s40 did despite giving me a lot more cargo room, more front seat room and what I find to be a much better stock sound system. see full Jeep Patriot review
2010	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	he Pat has a really good fuel milage. 9.5L/100km see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Good mileage i had done severals times 7.5 l/100km. see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The best in class: my average for summer is about 8 l/100 km, for winter about 11 l/100 km. my previous toyota matrix with smaller and weaker engine and not awd, was worse with fuel economy. see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It get exactly what the stickers say it will. see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Very nice for a 4x4 SUV. see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	gets better mileage than my 2006 caravan and 3 mpgs less than a suv hybrid with out the outrages price tag see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	better than the 10 year old sedan traded in see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	very frugal, even when driven 4x4, even when freezing. esp. on the highway. way more fuel efficient than many 2x4 cars. way more frugal than our previous toyota matrix. see full Jeep Patriot review

Jeep Patriot Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	I hoped for better mpgs. It is a little bit under the EPA estimates, especially in the winter time. see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Even with the CVT set up to maximize economy, EPA numbers are slightly lower than where I think they should be. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	0	Good fuel economy see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	4 cylinder and a 5 speed manual, I still get lousy mileage see full Jeep Patriot review