Ford C-MAX Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford C-MAX Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2013 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 40 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 39 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #4 of 59 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #3 of 64 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #9 of 75 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #14 of 72 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #11 of 74 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #8 of 77 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford C-MAX Hybrid placed highest in 2014 at #3 of 64, and lowest in 2016 at #14 of 72. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 38 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 222 | 9/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 38 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 222 | 9/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 230 | 9/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 230 | 9/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 230 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 37 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 229 | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 40 → 39 mpg | -1 mpg | 295 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 39 → 40 mpg | +1 mpg | 288 gal |
What C-MAX Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Ford C-MAX Hybrid burns 288 to 288 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $863 | $863 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,006 | $1,006 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $1,550 to $1,550 a year in fuel, or $3,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 40 mpg the Ford C-MAX Hybrid is 19 mpg better the median, which is worth about $910 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.