Ford C-MAX fuel economy (UK)
Official figures for the Ford C-MAX from the Vehicle Certification Agency's new car lists, 2011–2020: 71 versions after removing repeats between lists. Economy is in UK (imperial) mpg; electric versions show miles per kWh and range instead. In the most recent lists (2020, WLTP) combined economy is 30.4–49.6 mpg.
This model has figures from two different official tests: NEDC (older lists) and WLTP. They are shown in separate tables and must not be compared with each other.
Figures by list
Ranges are only comparable within the same test. Plug-in hybrids are listed in the tables but left out of these ranges.
WLTP figures, VCA lists 2020
WLTP is the official test for new cars from September 2017. Its figures are closer to real-world driving than the older NEDC figures.
| Version | Fuel | Combined | L/100 km | CO₂ g/km | In lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (Stop/Start) · M6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 49.6 mpg | 5.7 | 148 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (Stop/Start) · MPS6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 6.0 | 156 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (Stop/Start) · M6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 6.6 | 172 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (Stop/Start) · MPS6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 6.8 | 177 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 6.5 | 149 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 6.6 | 148 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 37.2 mpg | 7.6 | 170 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 37.2 mpg | 7.6 | 172 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost · A6 · 1498 cc | Petrol | 34.0 mpg | 8.3 | 188 | 2019–2020 |
| C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost · A6 · 1498 cc | Petrol | 30.4 mpg | 9.3 | 212 | 2019–2020 |
NEDC figures, VCA lists 2011–2018
NEDC was the official test before WLTP. NEDC figures are noticeably more optimistic, so do not compare them with WLTP figures.
| Version | Fuel | Combined | L/100 km | CO₂ g/km | In lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi with 16" Tyres (120PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 4.7 | 125 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi with 16" Tyres (120PS) Stop-Start · MPS6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 4.7 | 124 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi with 17" and 18" Tyres (120PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 4.8 | 127 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi with 17" and 18" Tyres (120PS) Stop-Start · MPS6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 5.0 | 132 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost with 16" Tyres (100PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 127 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.0T EcoBoost with 16" Tyres (100PS) Stop/Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 127 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost with 16" Tyres (125PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 5.7 | 129 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost with 17" and 18" Tyres (100PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 5.7 | 130 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.0T EcoBoost with 16" Tyres (125PS) Stop/Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 5.7 | 129 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.0T EcoBoost with 17" and 18" Tyres (100PS) Stop/Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 5.7 | 130 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost with 17" and 18" Tyres (125PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 48.7 mpg | 5.8 | 131 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.0T EcoBoost with 17" and 18" Tyres (125PS) Stop/Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 48.7 mpg | 5.8 | 131 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.5T EcoBoost with 16" Tyres (150PS) Stop/Start · A6 · 1498 cc | Petrol | 37.2 mpg | 7.6 | 174 | 2018 |
| C-MAX 1.5T EcoBoost with 17" and 18" Tyres (150PS) Stop/Start · A6 · 1498 cc | Petrol | 36.7 mpg | 7.7 | 176 | 2018 |
| C-Max 1.5 TDCi Stop-Start (105PS) · M6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 74.3 mpg | 3.8 | 99 | 2016–2017 |
| C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Stop-Start (120PS) · M6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 4.1 | 105 | 2015–2017 |
| C-Max 1.5 TDCi Stop-Start (120PS) · MPS6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 4.2 | 109 | 2017 |
| C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Stop-Start (150PS) · M6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 4.4 | 114 | 2015–2017 |
| C-Max 1.5 TDCi Stop-Start (120PS) · MPS6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 4.4 | 115 | 2017 |
| C-Max 2.0 TDCi Stop-Start (150PS) · MPS6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 4.8 | 124 | 2017 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (100PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 5.1 | 117 | 2015–2017 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (125PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 999 cc | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 5.1 | 117 | 2015–2017 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (125PS) · M5 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 149 | 2012–2017 |
| C-Max 1.5 TDCi Stop-Start (120PS) · A6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 4.2 | 109 | 2016 |
| C-Max 1.5 TDCi Stop-Start (120PS) · A6 · 1499 cc | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 4.4 | 115 | 2016 |
| C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Stop-Start (150PS) · A6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 4.8 | 124 | 2015–2016 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (115PS) (+DPF) · M6 · 1560 cc | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 4.5 | 117 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF) · M6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 4.9 | 129 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (163PS) (+DPF) · M6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 4.9 | 129 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF) · A6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 5.5 | 144 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (163PS) (+DPF) · A6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 5.5 | 144 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (100PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 998 cc | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 5.1 | 117 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (125PS) Stop-Start · M6 · 998 cc | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 5.1 | 117 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Stop-Start (150PS) · M6 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 6.2 | 144 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Stop-Start (182PS) · M6 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 6.2 | 144 | 2015 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) · M5 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 149 | 2012–2015 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (115PS) (+DPF) · Manual · 1560 cc | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 4.5 | 117 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF) · Manual · 1997 cc | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 4.9 | 129 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (163PS) (+DPF) · Manual · 1997 cc | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 4.9 | 129 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF) · Automatic · 1997 cc | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 5.5 | 144 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (163PS) (+DPF) · Automatic · 1997 cc | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 5.5 | 144 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (100PS) Stop-Start · Manual · 998 cc | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 5.1 | 117 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (125PS) Stop-Start · Manual · 998 cc | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 5.1 | 117 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Stop-Start (150PS) · Manual · 1596 cc | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 6.2 | 144 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Stop-Start (182PS) · Manual · 1596 cc | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 6.2 | 144 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) · Manual · 1596 cc | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 149 | 2013–2014 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (115PS) (+DPF) · Manual · 1560 cc | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 4.6 | 119 | 2013 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF) · Manual · 1997 cc | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 5.1 | 134 | 2013 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF) · Automatic · 1997 cc | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 149 | 2013 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (125PS) · Manual · 1596 cc | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 149 | 2013 |
| C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost SCTi Stop-Start (150PS) · Manual · 1596 cc | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 149 | 2013 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (115PS) (+DPF) · M6 · 1560 cc | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 4.6 | 119 | 2011–2012 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF) · M6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 5.1 | 134 | 2011–2012 |
| C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF) · A6 · 1997 cc | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 5.6 | 149 | 2011–2012 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec GTDi Stop-Start (182PS) · M6 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 149 | 2011–2012 |
| C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost SCTi Stop-Start (150PS) · M6 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 149 | 2011–2012 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) · M5 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 6.6 | 154 | 2011–2012 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (125PS) · M5 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 6.6 | 154 | 2011–2012 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (120PS) FFV · M5 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 6.6 | 154 | 2011 |
| C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost SCTi (150PS) · M6 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 6.6 | 154 | 2011 |
| C-MAX 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (120PS) FFV · M5 · 1596 cc | Petrol | 33.2 mpg | 8.5 | 139 | 2011 |
Using these figures
"In lists" shows which yearly VCA lists include the version; it is not the model year. Manufacturers supply figures to the VCA voluntarily, so some makes are missing from some years' lists (for example several large brands between 2019 and 2024); a gap in the years does not mean the car was not sold. Click an mpg figure to open the trip fuel cost calculator with it in UK units, or convert it with the fuel economy converter. Real-world economy is usually lower than official figures — measure yours with the MPG calculator.
Tyre and wheel sizes for this model: Ford C-MAX tyre sizes.
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), Car Fuel Data — official data download (lists 2011–2020, downloaded 2026-10-22). © Crown copyright, reused under the licence published for this dataset on data.gov.uk (Creative Commons Attribution). Data processed by us (duplicates merged, model names tidied); the VCA is not responsible for our use of it. The VCA states that figures are supplied by manufacturers, may not be achieved in real-world driving, and are used at the user's own risk.