Ford C-MAX Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2018 Ford C-MAX as a Large Cars / Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2018):

The Ford C-MAX is classified by the EPA as a Large Cars.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Ford C-MAX Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LLarge CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline40
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LLarge CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline40
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline39
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LLarge CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline39
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline38
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LLarge CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline39
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline38

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Ford C-MAX?

The EPA classifies the Ford C-MAX as a Large Cars / Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Ford C-MAX considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Large Cars, Midsize Cars), the Ford C-MAX is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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