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Ford C-MAX Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
93 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
94 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
95 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
96 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
97 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
98 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
99 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
100 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
101 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
102 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
103 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
104 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
105 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
106 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
107 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
108 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
109 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
110 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
111 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
112 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
113 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
114 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
115 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
116 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
117 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
118 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
119 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
120 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
121 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
122 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
123 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
124 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
125 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
126 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
127 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
128 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
129 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
130 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
131 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
132 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
133 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
134 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
135 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
136 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
137 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
138 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
139 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
140 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
141 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
142 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
143 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
144 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
145 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
146 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
147 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
148 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2013 2013 4dr Hatch 141-hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD 148.2
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With the 105 kilowatts 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid engine, CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2013 Ford C-MAX has been averaging 148.2 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2013 Ford C-MAXs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 kilometers per hour (about 21 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (21 percent), in heavy traffic (17 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2013 Ford C-MAX in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2013 2013 4dr Hatch 141-hp 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD 101.85
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the 2013 Ford C-MAX

2013 Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
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 2013 Ford C-MAX

2013 Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2013 Ford C-MAX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

2013 Ford C-MAX Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Ford C-MAX's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.