2017 Ford C-Max EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2017 Ford C-Max delivers an EPA-certified 40 MPG combined (42 city / 38 highway) across 2 configurations. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 20 miles of all-electric range at 95 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,550 to $1,600.
2017 Ford C-Max Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Hybrid (HEV) Trims
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,550–$1,550
Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Gasoline Combined: 39 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $1,600
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (2 Variants)
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-MAX Hybrid FWD Regular | 2L Hybrid | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 42 MPG | 38 MPG | 40 MPG | — | $1,550 | — |
| C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid Regular Gas and Electricity | 2L Plug-in Hybrid | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 104 MPGe (41 MPG) | 87 MPGe (38 MPG) | 95 MPGe (39 MPG) | 20 mi | $1,600 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.