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Ford C-Max fuel consumption

Of all Ford C-Max modifications produced from 2003 to 2019 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 23% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 2003 Ford C-Max average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2007 it was slightly above industry average, at 2014 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became significantly higher than average. It should be noted that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed quite significantly across the entire automotive industry during this period. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersFord C-MaxAll carmakersFord C-Max
2003+6%+15% +8%+16%
Show all years
2004+7%+16% +9%+16%
2005+8%+16% +10%+16%
2006+9%+16% +11%+16%
2007+11%+16% +12%+16%
2008+12%+17% +13%+16%
2009+14%+17% +14%+16%
2010+16%+22% +16%+21%
2011+19%+26% +19%+25%
2012+21%+26% +23%+25%
2013+23%+26% +27%+25%
2014+26%+32% +30%+33%
2015+27%+34% +33%+34%
2016+28%+34% +36%+38%
2017+28%+34% +38%+38%
2018+28%+34% +39%+38%
2019+28%+37% +37%+38%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Ford C-Max.

2014

Ford C-Max 2014 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines39.1 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines29.2 MPG
8.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+34%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines54.0 MPG
4.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.1 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+38%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Ford C-Max 2014 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 9% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Ford C-Max with automatic transmission consumes around 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Ford C-Max advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Ford C-Max 2014 2.0 TDCi 150 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.0 liter petrol engine
Ford C-Max 2014 1.0 EcoBoost 100 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+41%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.0 EcoBoost 125 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km+39%
1.5 liter petrol engine
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 EcoBoost 150 HP manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+31%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 EcoBoost 150 HP automatic 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+43%
Ford C-Max 2015 1.5 EcoBoost 182 HP automatic 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km+38%
1.5 liter diesel engine
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 TDCi 95 HP manual 56.0 MPG
4.2 l/100km
42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km+31%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 TDCi 95 HP manual 57.4 MPG
4.1 l/100km
42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km+34%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 ECOnetic 105 HP manual 61.9 MPG
3.8 l/100km
43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km+42%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 TDCi 120 HP manual 56.0 MPG
4.2 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+38%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 TDCi 120 HP manual 57.4 MPG
4.1 l/100km
42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km+37%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 TDCi 120 HP automatic 53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+43%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.5 TDCi 120 HP automatic 51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+28%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Ford C-Max 2015 1.6 Ti-VCT 85 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+17%
Ford C-Max 2014 1.6 Ti-VCT 120 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+30%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Ford C-Max 2014 1.6 TDCi 115 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+29%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Ford C-Max 2014 2.0 TDCi 150 HP manual 53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+41%
Ford C-Max 2014 2.0 TDCi 150 HP automatic 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+46%
Ford C-Max 2014 2.0 TDCi 170 HP automatic 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km+48%
2010 - 2015

Ford C-Max 2010 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+26%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+25%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Ford C-Max 2010 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 10% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Ford C-Max with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 8% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Ford C-Max advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Ford C-MAX 2010 2.0 TCDI 163 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.0 liter petrol engine
Ford C-Max 2010 1.0 EcoBoost 100 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+43%
Ford C-Max 2010 1.0 EcoBoost 125 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+41%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Ford C-MAX 2010 1.6 105 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+14%
Ford C-MAX 2010 1.6 125 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km+12%
Ford C-MAX 2010 1.6 150 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+21%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Ford C-MAX 2010 1.6 TCDI 95 HP manual 51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+28%
Ford C-MAX 2010 1.6 TCDI 115 HP manual 51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+28%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Ford C-MAX 2010 2.0 TCDI 115 HP automatic 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+18%
Ford C-MAX 2010 2.0 TCDI 140 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+27%
Ford C-MAX 2010 2.0 TCDI 140 HP automatic 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+25%
Ford C-MAX 2010 2.0 TCDI 163 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km+25%
2007 - 2010

Ford C-Max 2007 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines32.0 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+17%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines42.2 MPG
5.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+16%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Ford C-Max 2007 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Ford C-Max with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 2% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Ford C-Max fuel economy is average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Ford C-Max 2007 2.0 TDCI 136 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Ford C-Max with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Ford C-MAX 2007 2.0 TDCi 136 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Ford C-MAX 2007 1.6 16V 100 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+14%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Ford C-MAX 2007 1.6 TDCi 90 HP manual 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km+17%
Ford C-MAX 2007 1.6 TDCi 109 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+16%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Ford C-Max 2007 1.8 16V 125 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km+21%
1.8 liter diesel engine
Ford C-MAX 2007 1.8 TDCi 115 HP manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+15%
Ford C-MAX 2007 1.8 16V 120 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+17%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Ford C-MAX 2007 2.0 16V 145 HP manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+16%
Ford C-MAX 2007 2.0 16V 145 HP automatic 29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+15%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Ford C-MAX 2007 2.0 TDCi 136 HP manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km+14%
Ford C-Max 2007 2.0 TDCI 136 HP automatic 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
2003 - 2007

Ford C-Max 2003 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines32.5 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines27.9 MPG
8.4 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+16%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines38.2 MPG
6.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+15%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Ford C-Max 2003 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.9 liters per 100 km or 15% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Ford C-Max with automatic transmission consumes around 1 litres per 100 km or 15% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Ford C-Max advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Ford C-MAX 2003 2.0 TDCi 136 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Ford C-Max with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Ford C-MAX 2004 2.0 16V 145 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Ford C-MAX 2003 1.6 16V 100 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km+17%
Ford C-MAX 2004 1.6 16V Ti-VCT 114 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+20%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Ford C-Max 2005 1.6 TDCi 90 HP 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
Ford C-MAX 2003 1.6 TDCi 109 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+16%
Ford C-MAX 2003 1.6 TDCi 109 HP automatic 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+18%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Ford C-MAX 2003 1.8 16V 120 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km+14%
1.8 liter diesel engine
Ford C-Max 2005 1.8 TDCi 115 HP manual 37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Ford C-MAX 2003 2.0 16V 145 HP automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km+14%
Ford C-MAX 2004 2.0 16V 145 HP manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+16%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Ford C-MAX 2003 2.0 TDCi 136 HP manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+13%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.