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2013-2018 Ford C-MAX MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 39–40 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 large car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2018 Ford C-MAX at a glance
The 2013-2018 Ford C-MAX covers 6 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 39–40 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $1,640 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (40 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2017 and 2018; 2015 and 2016 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 40 MPG, was reached in 2013, 2017 and 2018.
2013-2018 Ford C-MAX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hybrid | 40 MPG | $1,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 40 MPG | $1,340–$1,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 39 MPG | $1,390–$1,690 | Same EPA ratings as 2015 |
| 2015 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 39 MPG | $1,390–$1,690 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 39 MPG | $1,390–$1,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 40 MPG | $1,390–$1,630 | First year |
What the 2018 Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$137
$1,640 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.73
Per 100 miles
$10.93
Five years
$8,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,680less a year
Class median $3,320 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Ford C-MAX MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,640.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | $1,640 |
2017 Ford C-MAX MPG
40 MPG · $1,340–$1,640/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 39 to 40 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,690 to $1,640, $50 less.
On electricity 95 MPGe, with 20 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | $1,640 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energi Plug-In Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 39 | 95 | 20 mi | $1,340 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 46% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2016 Ford C-MAX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Ford C-MAX as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Ford C-MAX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Ford C-MAX as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Ford C-MAX MPG
39 MPG · $1,390–$1,690/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 40 to 39 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,630 to $1,690, $60 more.
On electricity 88 MPGe, with 20 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 41 | 36 | 39 | $1,690 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energi Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 38 | 88 | 20 mi | $1,390 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 45% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2013 Ford C-MAX MPG
40 MPG · $1,390–$1,630/yr
On electricity 88 MPGe, with 20 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 42 | 37 | 40 | $1,630 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energi Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 38 | 88 | 20 mi | $1,390 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 45% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,220 in California and $1,430 in Texas, a $790 difference.
- California $2,220
- Washington $2,060
- New York $1,640
- Florida $1,550
- Texas $1,430
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 large car models.
Generations
- 2013-2018 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2018 Ford C-MAX get?
EPA rates the 2013-2018 Ford C-MAX at 39–40 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 40 MPG (42 city, 38 highway). By powertrain: Hybrid: 39–40 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 38–39 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2018 Ford C-MAX?
The Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 40 MPG, in 2013, 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 39 MPG, was in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2018 Ford C-MAX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2017 and 2018. In 2015 and 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Ford C-MAX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,640 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,640 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Ford C-MAX 100 miles?
About $10.93 per 100 miles for the Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Ford C-MAX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 42 city and 38 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2018 Ford C-MAX compare with other large car configurations?
The Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,640 a year to fuel, $1,680 less than the class median of $3,320, and less than 9 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 134 rated large car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Ford C-MAX different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,640. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2018 against 2 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Ford C-MAX for that year.