2018 Ford C-MAX
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford C-MAX is sold in the U.S. with hybrid power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 40 to 40 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600 to $1,600 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Large Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 40-40 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 40 / 40 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,600-$1,600 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 222-222 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 C-MAX costs about $1,600 to $1,600 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,600. Over five years that is about $8,000 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient C-MAX configuration saves about $3,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of large cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The C-MAX sits roughly 11 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-MAX Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 40 MPG | $1,600 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 C-MAX records tailpipe CO₂ of 222-222 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as large cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.