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Ford C-MAX Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km	Number of Vehicles
3 liters per 100 kilometers	2 vehicles
4 liters per 100 kilometers	7 vehicles
5 liters per 100 kilometers	87 vehicles
6 liters per 100 kilometers	57 vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers	22 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers	4 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	L/100km
2017	2017 4dr Hatch 141-hp 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	6.79	See all data
With the 105 kilowatts 2.0L I4 Hybrid engine, CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2017 Ford C-MAX has been averaging 6.79 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers). The 2017 Ford C-MAXs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 69 kilometers per hour (about 47.4 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition, the average 2017 Ford C-MAX in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2015	2015 4dr Hatch 141-hp 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	5.35	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Hatch 141-hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	3.36	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Hatch 141-hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD	3.7	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Hatch 141-hp 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	5.54	See all data

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

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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