Ford C-MAX vs. Pontiac G6 MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 46 fuel economy reports for the Pontiac G6.

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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Pontiac G6 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
2009	4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	32	0	68	70	24.0
2008	4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	23	24	32	21	80	23.4
2008	4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	2	23	13	62	78	26.1
2008	2dr Coupe 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	35	35	15	60	18.0
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	25	25	40	55	26.0
2007	4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	13	18	18	53	68	22.8
2007	4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	2	4	95	73	23.0
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2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	13	9	71	62	24.5
2007	2dr Coupe 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	19	15	29	37	69	20.0
2006	4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	5	3	56	36	66	19.9
2006	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	18	15	20	47	95	24.1
2006	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	16	19	9	55	67	31.7
2006	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	none	32	0	9	59	68	30.2
2006	2dr Hardtop conv. 227-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	60	30	10	75	17.8
2006	2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	18	36	25	21	85	22.4
2006	2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	27	30	41	70	20.0
2006	2dr Coupe 201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	2	10	30	58	100	31.4
2005	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	3	25	70	100	26.3

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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 G6

Pontiac G6 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I opted to get the 4 cylinder 6 speed automatic because of the higher EPA rating and I have a fairly long commute to and from work. see full Pontiac G6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Getting 25 city miles see full Pontiac G6 review
2007	2dr Coupe 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Amazingly it gets 30+ on the highway. I usually drive in stop-and-go traffic but still get 20 mpg easily. see full Pontiac G6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Even with a 6 cylinder, and my overzealous driving, I regularly got 28-29 MPG. This is a mix of highway and city driving in a very hilly area. see full Pontiac G6 review

Pontiac G6 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The V6 I drove had MPG ratings slightly worse than the 4-cyl models I was looking at. see full Pontiac G6 review
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not good enough. see full Pontiac G6 review