2018 Ford C-MAX Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2018 Ford C-MAX Specs at a Glance
The 2018 Ford C-MAX gets 40 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,858 lbs, measures 174 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 40 mpg (42 city / 38 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Curb weight
- 3,858 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: C-MAX ENERGI 4DR HATCHBACK
- Length
- 174 in · 72 in wide · 63.8 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in
2018 Ford C-MAX trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 | 38 | 40 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Electric Range & Charging Time
EV Range for every year and trim
View details →Ford C-MAX — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 | 38 | 40 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 | 38 | 40 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 41 | 38 | 39 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 41 | 36 | 39 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 | 36 | 38 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 41 | 36 | 39 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 | 36 | 38 | Regular Gasoline |
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Ford C-MAX — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Ford C-MAX?
The Ford C-MAX is EPA-rated at up to 40 MPG combined (42 city / 38 highway).
What engine does the 2018 Ford C-MAX have?
The Ford C-MAX uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Ford C-MAX are covered here?
This page documents 7 verified Ford C-MAX configurations across model years 2015–2018.
Which model year of the Ford C-MAX is the most fuel efficient?
The 2018 Ford C-MAX holds the highest combined rating at 40 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 39 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 3%) across the 4 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Ford C-MAX have?
Across every year on record the Ford C-MAX uses one displacement, 2L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2018 Ford C-MAX front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Ford C-MAX configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2018 data.