Ford C-MAX vs. Pontiac G5 Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 89 fuel economy reports for the Pontiac G5.

Ford C-MAX km/L

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	km/L
2017	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	53	47	69	81.8
2015	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	24	37	21	19	66	101.8
2014	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	20	30	50	65	169.8
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	17	21	42	21	70	148.2
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	1	18	35	46	63	101.4

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Pontiac G5 km/L

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	km/L
2009	2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	5	52	12	32	63	78.9
2009	2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	30	0	70	60	75.3
2008	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	2	54	7	37	96	19.8
2008	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	7	18	0	75	75	63.7
2008	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	6	16	12	68	90	38.1
2008	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	6	26	1	67	111	10.5
2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	lead	none	4	20	23	53	75	62.0
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2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	none	6	12	20	61	74	61.0
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	5	50	18	28	98	38.9
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	30	70	70	69.2
2006	2dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	2	2	47	50	115	10.4

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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 Pontiac G5

Pontiac G5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	best for non-hybrid gasoline see full Pontiac G5 review
2008	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	For a performance model very well average 22-23 mpg city see full Pontiac G5 review
2008	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	24/33 for the manual transmission are pretty good fuel economy numbers. I beat the highway numbers on a long trip by a few points if I keep it at 65 mph (a/c on). see full Pontiac G5 review
2008	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	once broken in and done properlly, and driven with the engine in its proper spot for efficiency in its powerband, its a great fuel efficient car that has tons of power to surprise! see full Pontiac G5 review
2008	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The Ecotech engine is one of the most economical on the road today. see full Pontiac G5 review
2008	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I drove fast, all the time, and still averaged 28mpg. see full Pontiac G5 review
2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	my G5 is great on gas i put 93 in it and i get 28.6 mpg all city no highway. you cant ask for anything better. the power this car has and great gas miles its the best of both worlds. see full Pontiac G5 review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very good economy even when driving it hard. see full Pontiac G5 review
2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The G5 blends the mileage and power that I was looking for in a car that would do primary duty for commuting to work and back. Was looking to get 30-33 mpg. see full Pontiac G5 review