2018 Ford C-MAX Hybrid FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
42
MPG
Highway
38
MPG
Combined
40
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
39.4MPG average-1.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 40 MPG · Owner reported avg: 39.4 MPG
Range: 37–42 MPG
Driving mix: City 53% / Highway 47%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 39.4 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 40 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
42
Hwy
38
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $1,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Hybrid | 42 | 38 | 40 | $1,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 9/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 222 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,684/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,234/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,458/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,551/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,696/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,691/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,097/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,732/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,629/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,668/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,684/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,234/yrHIGHEST | +$550 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,458/yrLOWEST | $-226 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,551/yr | $-133 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,696/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,691/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,097/yr | +$413 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,732/yr | +$48 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,629/yr | $-55 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,668/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 40 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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