Ford C-MAX Energi MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford C-MAX Energi model year from 2013 to 2017 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the C-MAX Energi has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2017 (up to 39 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Ford C-MAX Energi fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2017 39 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $12,995 34 listings
2016 38 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $12,950 13 listings
2015 38 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $7,900 5 listings
2014 38 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2013 38 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl

2017 Ford C-MAX Energi: engines & MPG

The 2017 C-MAX Energi was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 39 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $12,995 on VehiSales (34 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 41 38 39 MPG · 54 MPGe on electricity · 570 mi range

2016 Ford C-MAX Energi: engines & MPG

The 2016 C-MAX Energi was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 38 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $12,950 on VehiSales (13 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 40 36 38 MPG · 51 MPGe on electricity · 550 mi range

2015 Ford C-MAX Energi: engines & MPG

The 2015 C-MAX Energi was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 38 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $7,900 on VehiSales (5 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 40 36 38 MPG · 51 MPGe on electricity · 550 mi range

2014 Ford C-MAX Energi: engines & MPG

The 2014 C-MAX Energi was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 38 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 40 36 38 MPG · 51 MPGe on electricity · 550 mi range

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi: engines & MPG

The 2013 C-MAX Energi was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 38 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 40 36 38 MPG · 51 MPGe on electricity · 550 mi range

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Ford C-MAX Energi get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the C-MAX Energi range from 38 to 39 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2017 model year.

What engines does the 2017 Ford C-MAX Energi have?

The 2017 C-MAX Energi was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2017 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Ford C-MAX Energi require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric C-MAX Energi?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Ford C-MAX Energi EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/ford/c-max-energi.

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