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Ford C-MAX MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2013–2018
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford C-MAX fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford C-MAX for 6 model years, 2013 to 2018. Across those years its combined rating runs 39–40 MPG. The latest model year, 2018, has 1 configuration rated 40 MPG combined and costing $1,640 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2013 is the 2018 Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 40 MPG.
Ford C-MAX MPG by year
| Year | Hybrid (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2018 (2nd gen) Generation page | |||
| 2018 | 40 | — | $1,640 |
| 2017 | 40 | 39 | $1,340–$1,640 |
| 2016 | 39 | 38 | $1,390–$1,690 |
| 2015 | 39 | 38 | $1,390–$1,690 |
| 2014 | 39 | 38 | $1,390–$1,690 |
| 2013 | 40 | 38 | $1,390–$1,630 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Ford C-MAX generations
1 generations between 2013 and 2018. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford C-MAX's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford C-MAX run 39–40 MPG across model years 2013 to 2018. The latest year, 2018, is rated 40 MPG.
Which Ford C-MAX model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018 Ford C-MAX Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2013, at 40 MPG.
How much does a Ford C-MAX cost to fuel per year?
For MY2018, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,640 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,640.
Has the Ford C-MAX's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 40 MPG in both 2013 and 2018.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Ford C-MAX?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2013 to 2018 (39–40 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2013 to 2017 (38–39 MPG).
Which Ford C-MAX model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2015, 2016. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.