Ford C-MAX vs. Scion xB MPG

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 283 fuel economy reports for the Scion xB.

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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Scion xB 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
2012	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	5	25	70	75	27.2
2011	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	7	22	7	65	70	29.4
2011	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	66	2	30	63	26.8
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	1	4	26	69	69	29.7
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	21	25	26	29	65	21.6
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	2	33	28	36	63	28.1
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	20	41	34	71	25.3
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2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	21	13	23	43	65	27.4
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	19	21	51	64	27.7
2006.5	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	mtns	light	none	2	17	16	65	61	34.5
2006.5	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	light	5	40	30	25	60	30.9
2006	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	4	9	31	56	67	33.4
2006	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	14	24	10	51	65	31.2
2005	4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	9	18	20	54	67	31.8
2005	4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	14	21	59	69	30.5
2004	4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	12	10	19	59	70	30.0
2004	4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	mtns	v.lt	light	1	14	21	65	62	36.7

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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 Scion xB

Scion xB Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I average 24.5 mpg on my regular city commute. I consider it impressive for a utility wagon. see full Scion xB review
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Averaging 30+ within the first week. see full Scion xB review
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I get 28.5 MPG average driving 50mi every day in traffic. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I got 28MPG in town, and only filled up every two to three weeks, 11.4 gallons. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am getting about 27mpg combined. That is great in my opinion, for the size. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I average 25 mpg, about 10 mpg better than my previous car. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	way better than what i had! 31 mpg commuting 60 miles a day. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The fact that my car gets about 24 mph around town and 29 -30 on the freeway. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	the xB is rated higher then most similar sized vehicles. 22/28 mpg. my real world mpg is pretty close to 30 see full Scion xB review
2007	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	anything 30+ is amazing see full Scion xB review

Scion xB Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	worst thing about this car - a smaller car but average is about 22-24 average. Plus with tank range of 250 miles, you will be filling up often see full Scion xB review
2011	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	For a 4 cylinder vehicle, the mpg could be better. (How about a 6th gear Scion!?). I average between 24-28, have gotten over 30 at times. Gas mileage is alright if you stay under 70mph on the interstate/highways. I actually get the best mileage in town see full Scion xB review
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	2-3 pg less than the cube. see full Scion xB review
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I expect better than 30mpg for a small car like this. Needs a taller 5th gear, or a 6th gear. see full Scion xB review
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Best that can be said is that fuel economy is average for car of its weight and engine displacement. Automatic transmission only available in 4sp w/OD. A 5 or 6 speed tranny would be better. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	could be better. I avg between 25-30mpg per tank...depending on how much city driving I do. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Could have been better. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not the best but not too bad. see full Scion xB review