Ford C-MAX vs. Pontiac Grand Prix MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 102 fuel economy reports for the Pontiac Grand Prix.

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 Grand Prix 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
2008	4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	7	39	32	21	61	20.0
2008	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	hvy	0	0	100	0	N/A	20.5
2007	4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	3	37	10	50	63	19.7
2007	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	17	24	8	53	63	23.7
2006	4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	43	23	33	100	20.8
2006	4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	22	28	45	69	18.4
2006	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	11	31	49	69	24.4
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2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	0	0	5	95	70	28.0
2005	4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	7	23	45	25	65	17.9
2005	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	10	24	21	45	65	23.5
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	26	23	23	28	72	20.6
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	none	0	40	40	20	65	19.6
2004	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	7	20	70	77	27.5
2003	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	19	23	25	34	60	22.4
2003	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	9	10	80	1	100	26.1
2002	4dr Sedan supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	66	8	3	23	64	22.4
2002	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	2	25	70	3	75	20.9
2002	2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	17	28	56	65	21.4
2001	4dr Sedan supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	5	5	83	80	24.3
2001	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	0	1	99	60	31.0
2001	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	2	3	95	80	28.1
2000	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	5	5	85	70	24.5

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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 Grand Prix

Pontiac Grand Prix Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	it was listed as being better than the impalla see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2006	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Good for a speedy V6 and a huge car. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2005	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Thus far, I have averaged 23 and 26 mpg, both times have had roughly a 70 mile highway trip out of 200 miles. Overall, I find this to be acceptable. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2002	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	HORRIBLE. 12-16mpg combined with both city and driving. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2002	4dr Sedan supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	BEFORE the switch to ethanol-mixed fuel, my supercharged V6 averaged 22mpg, getting 19 city and a staggering 34 highway. If you do long highway miles and want more comfort than any econo-box can offer, this is the car for you! see full Pontiac Grand Prix review

Pontiac Grand Prix Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great V8 exhaust note and instant acceleration comes at the cost of about 19 mpg in combined driving, versus 25 with my new car. That is a 30% increase. (the new car is 600 pounds lighter though...) see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2005	4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	17-19 mpg in the city. 25 If I drive on the intersate. 30 is possible at 60mph. Most of my driving is in the city. The beautiful v8 makes it impossible to stay out of the gas, but it can run on REG fuel. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review