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Ford C-MAX Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
137 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
138 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
139 kilometers per liter 1 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 0 vehicles
149 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
150 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
151 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
152 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
153 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
154 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
155 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
156 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
157 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
158 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
159 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
160 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
161 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
162 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
163 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
164 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
165 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
166 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
167 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
168 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
169 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
170 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
171 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
172 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
173 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
174 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
175 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
176 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
177 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
178 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
179 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
180 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
181 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
182 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
183 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
184 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
185 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
186 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
187 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
188 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
189 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
190 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
191 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
192 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
193 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
194 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
195 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
196 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
197 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
198 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
199 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
200 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
201 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
202 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
203 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
204 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
205 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
206 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
207 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
208 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
209 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
210 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
211 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
212 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
213 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
214 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
215 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
216 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
217 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2014 2014 4dr Hatch 141-hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD 169.8
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With the 105 kilowatts 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid engine, CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2014 Ford C-MAX has been averaging 169.8 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2014 Ford C-MAXs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 kilometers per hour (about 50 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (20 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2014 Ford C-MAX in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the 2014 Ford C-MAX

2014 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 2014 Ford C-MAX

2014 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
2014 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
 

2014 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.