Ford C-Max — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Ford's compact family MPV, offering elevated seating, high versatility, and efficient commuter drivetrains.
TL;DR
38 MPG
Real-world petrol
50 MPG
Real-world diesel
60L
Tank capacity
£82.08
Full tank (petrol)
16.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford C-Max achieves an estimated 38 MPG (petrol) and 50 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 60-litre tank completely costs approximately £82.08 (petrol) or £85.26 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
38
Real-world MPG
Petrol
45.6
Official WLTP
Petrol
50
Real-world MPG
Diesel
58.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £818 | £646 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1211 | £956 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1637 | £1292 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2455 | £1938 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3273 | £2584 |
| Full tank (60L) | £82.08 | £85.26 |
| Cost per mile | 16.4p | 12.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your C-Max
Use gear ratios sensibly; the 1.0 EcoBoost works best when cruising at low revs.
Remove rear seats to lighten the chassis when carrying bulky loads.
Utilize Eco mode to smooth throttle responses in urban traffic.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford C-Max achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 48 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.49
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.31
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford C-Max?
The Ford C-Max achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 45.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 50 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford C-Max?
The Ford C-Max has a fuel tank of 60 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £82.08. Diesel costs approximately £85.26 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford C-Max?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford C-Max costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford C-Max?
In a Ford C-Max doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 48-litre fill nets approximately £4.31 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford C-Max cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford C-Max costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford C-Max?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford C-Max is 45.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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