Ford C-MAX MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 40 MPG combined in 2013 and 2017–2018, the hybrid C-MAX Hybrid FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 39 MPG (2014–2016).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2018 version, the C-MAX Hybrid FWD. Put it next to its 2013 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Ford C-MAX has EPA ratings for six model years, 2013–2018, every one of them among large cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among large cars in 2013–2016, and it placed in its class top five in six model years. In 2016 the Hyundai Sonata and the Kia Optima came next among 30 large cars.
The first plug-in hybrid version of the C-MAX arrived in 2013, when 4 of 163 cars offered one. Averaged over 2014–2018, its best version placed first of 29 among large cars rated at least three years in that span.
Among 31 large cars, 2018
The C-MAX placed third. The class leader was the Hyundai Ioniq at 58 MPG. The next higher rating, 47 MPG, belongs to the Honda Accord.
Powertrains under the name
- Hybrid
Rated in 2013–2018.
- Plug-in hybrid
Rated in 2013–2017.
All 6 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | C-MAX Hybrid FWD hybrid | 40 | 42 / 38 | 40 | 1 |
| 2017 | C-MAX Hybrid FWD hybrid | 40 | 42 / 38 | 39 | 2 |
| 2014–2016 | C-MAX Hybrid FWD hybrid | 39 | 41 / 36 | 38 | 2 |
| 2013 | C-MAX Hybrid FWD hybrid | 40 | 42 / 37 | 38 | 2 |
Version names in the EPA list: C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid, C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid, C-MAX Hybrid FWD.
Same class, 2018
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