Ford C-MAX Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2018 Ford C-MAX costs about $1,550 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2018):
The Ford C-MAX costs an estimated $1,550/year in fuel (222 g CO₂/mi).
Ford C-MAX Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 222 | 9 |
| 2017Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 222 | 9 |
| 2017Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 122 | 10 |
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 230 | 9 |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 38 | $1,600 | 129 | 10 |
| 2015Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 230 | 9 |
| 2015Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 38 | $1,600 | 129 | 10 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Ford C-MAX data analysis
How Ford C-MAX estimated annual fuel cost varies
Across 7 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2018 Ford C-MAX, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $1,550 to $1,600. The strongest figure belongs to the 2018 Ford C-MAX (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at $1,550, and the weakest to the 2015 car (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at $1,600 — a spread of 3%. The narrow spread means any year of the Ford C-MAX in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2018
Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2018 Ford C-MAX is $1,550, against $1,575 for the 2017 car — it fell by $25. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
How to read this Ford C-MAX data
This page lists every 2015 through 2018 Ford C-MAX record we hold for this measurement — 7 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Ford C-MAX figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford C-MAX record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About C-MAX Fuel Cost
How much does it cost to fuel the Ford C-MAX?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Ford C-MAX is $1,550 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Ford C-MAX produce?
The Ford C-MAX produces approximately 222 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.
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