Ford C-MAX Estate (2010-2019) running costs and reliability
Miles per pound (mpp) ⓘ
Petrol engines | 4.8 - 6.2 mpp |
---|---|
Diesel engines | 5.6 - 6.2 mpp |
Fuel economy ⓘ
Petrol engines | 32.5 - 42.2 mpg |
---|---|
Diesel engines | 44.1 - 48.7 mpg |
- Dinky 1.0 petrol a good performer
- Diesels the pick for fuel economy
- Steer clear of 174g/km petrol
With just three engines on offer, C-Max running costs are pretty easy to digest. The most efficient engine is, naturally, the 120hp 1.5-litre diesel.
When paired with a manual gearbox it’s capable of returning up to 48.7mpg – a good figure for a car this size. Automatic models return up to 46.3mpg.
However, opting for the much cheaper 1.0-litre, 125hp petrol will only see this figure reduce to an official 42.2mpg, which isn’t too much of a sacrifice especially given the initial cost saving.
The most powerful petrol model is the most expensive to run, with a claimed fuel economy of just 33.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 174g/km.
Depreciation is an issue with these cars, as they’re far less desirable than the equivalent SUV – the Kuga, in Ford’s lineup. You can expect C-Max models to retain less than 30 per cent of their value after three years, which is a poor figure indeed and contributes to unimpressive finance figures.
Reliability
Ford’s reliability record is pretty good but we’d steer clear of the six-speed Powershift automatic gearboxes. These have had a very poor showing and numerous owners have reported issues.
The C-Max is protected by the same three-year/60,000 mile warranty as the rest of the Ford range. The underpinnings are Focus-based, meaning maintenance is easy and cheap, plus the vast Ford dealer network should ensure it’s easy to find a garage near you.
Ongoing running costs
Road tax | £0 - £255 |
---|---|
Insurance group | 10 - 27 |
Get an insurance quote with |