Ford C-MAX vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 179 fuel economy reports for the Ford C-MAX and 63 fuel economy reports for the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Ford C-MAX g/100m

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	g/100m
2017	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	53	47	69	2.9
2015	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	24	37	21	19	66	2.7
2014	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	20	30	50	65	1.4
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	17	21	42	21	70	1.6
2013	4dr Hatch 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	1	18	35	46	63	2.4

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Suzuki Grand Vitara g/100m

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	g/100m
2011	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	light	5	64	18	13	80	5.1
2010	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	22	24	24	30	100	11.4
2010	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	10	10	10	70	60	5.0
2009	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	lead	hvy	10	40	10	40	120	31.8
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	0	0	100	60	4.2
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	10	22	7	61	110	27.0
2009	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	5	10	15	70	100	25.9
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2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	10	10	60	20	70	5.0
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	med	light	16	24	12	49	69	4.8
2008	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD w/low range	hills	v.lt	none	3	1	0	96	110	23.5
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	2	47	0	51	110	30.6
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	15	32	8	45	81	10.6
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	20	16	12	52	62	4.7
2007	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD w/low range	flat	med	hvy	20	20	5	55	100	32.9
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual RWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	20	40	40	60	3.8
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	light	40	40	16	5	70	14.4
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	3	23	23	53	70	4.1
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	light	light	7	17	18	58	79	11.8
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	7	31	23	39	87	13.5
2002	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	0	100	0	0	0	105.8
2002	4dr SUV 127-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	3	74	8	14	65	4.4

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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 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Suzuki Grand Vitara Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	For an SUV with all wheel drive full time and a small V6 fuel economy isn't bad at twenty miles per gallon. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	Smaller 2.7 V6 get great gas mileage, even though it has all wheel drive, 25mpg is common. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review

Suzuki Grand Vitara Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	2.7L 6 cyl. engine has a 18 mpg city 22 HWY. Not good enough. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	The fuel economy on this car could be a lot better. It can supposedly get up to 21 mpg, but we've never gotten over 17 mpg. We tak e good care of it, so I don't know what the problem is, but I would call it a gas guzzler. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	Ok for a vehicle of this size and configuration, but it compares unfavourably to vehicles that although superficially the same, could be expected to do better. Like not being in 4wd all the time. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review