Ford C-MAX MPG & Fuel Economy

The 2018 Ford C-MAX gets up to 40 MPG combined (42 city / 38 highway) in EPA testing.

Latest model year (2018):

The Ford C-MAX gets up to 40 MPG combined (42 city / 38 highway) in the Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Ford C-MAX MPG — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelCity (MPG)Hwy (MPG)Combined (MPG)
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline423840
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline423840
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline413839
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline413639
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline403638
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline413639
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline403638

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 MPG FAQ

What is the MPG of the Ford C-MAX?

The Ford C-MAX gets up to 40 MPG combined (42 city / 38 highway) in the 2018 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.

Which Ford C-MAX trim has the best fuel economy?

The Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 40 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.

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