Ford C-MAX

Ford C-MAX: specs, engines, mpg, dimensions

The Ford C-MAX is a Compact Van sold by Ford. In this catalogue the model covers two generations (the file records four production blocks because each generation has a restyling). Production in the data runs from 2003-05-01 to 2019-12-31. Every listed version is FWD. Body type in every block is Compact Van.

The Ford C-MAX is a Compact Van sold by Ford. In this catalogue the model covers two generations (the file records four production blocks because each generation has a restyling). Production in the data runs from 2003-05-01 to 2019-12-31. Every listed version is FWD. Body type in every block is Compact Van. The catalogue lists 46 named versions across those blocks (12 + 10 in generation 1 including restyling; 12 + 12 in generation 2 including restyling). Power in the file spans 85 hp to 182 hp. Combined fuel use, where measured, spans 3.8 to 8 (catalogue units). Tank size is 55 L in generation 1, 60 L in the pre-restyle second generation, and 53 L after the 2015 restyling.

Generations

1 generation (2003–2010), including restyling

1 generation ran 2003-05-01 to 2007-04-30 as a Compact Van with 12 versions in the list. 1 generation, restyling ran 2007-01-01 to 2010-12-31, still Compact Van, with 10 versions. The two blocks overlap in calendar dates in the file (restyling start 2007-01-01, original stop 2007-04-30).

Pre-restyle petrol versions: 1.6 MT 103 hp, 1.6 MT 115 hp, 1.8 MT 125 hp, 1.8 CVT 125 hp, 2.0 AT 145 hp, 2.0 MT 145 hp. Pre-restyle diesel versions: 1.6 MT 90 hp, 1.6 MT 109 hp, 1.6 CVT 109 hp, 1.8 MT 115 hp, 2.0 MT 136 hp, 2.0 DSG 136 hp.

Restyle petrol versions: 1.6 MT 100 hp, 1.8 MT 125 hp, 2.0 MT 145 hp, 2.0 AT 145 hp. Restyle diesel versions: 1.6 MT 90 hp, 1.6 MT 109 hp, 1.8 MT 115 hp, 2.0 DSG 110 hp, 2.0 DSG 136 hp, 2.0 MT 136 hp.

Drive is FWD on all of these. Gearboxes in the English labels are Manual, Automatic, Variable, and Robotic (the last as DSG in the version name).

2 generation (2010–2019), including restyling

2 generation ran 2010-12-01 to 2017-11-30 as a Compact Van with 12 versions in the list. 2 generation, restyling ran 2015-01-01 to 2019-12-31, still Compact Van, with 12 versions in the list (the catalogue field `modifikaciy` reads 16 for both second-generation blocks; the version arrays contain 12 each). Dates overlap: restyling starts 2015-01-01 while the pre-restyle block stops 2017-11-30.

Pre-restyle petrol: 1.0 MT 100 hp, 1.0 MT 125 hp, 1.6 MT 85 hp, 1.6 MT 105 hp, 1.6 MT 125 hp, 1.6 MT 150 hp. Diesel: 2.0 Powershift 115 hp, 2.0 MT 140 hp, 2.0 Powershift 140 hp, 2.0 Powershift 163 hp, 2.0 MT 163 hp. Hybrid: 2.0 CVT 143 hp (Hybrid, fuel 92).

Restyle petrol: 1.0 MT 100 hp, 1.0 MT 125 hp, 1.5 AT 150 hp, 1.5 AT 182 hp, 1.5 MT 150 hp, 1.5 MT 182 hp, 1.6 MT 85 hp. Diesel: 1.5 MT 95 hp, 1.5 MT 105 hp, 1.5 Powershift 120 hp, 1.6 MT 115 hp, 2.0 MT 150 hp.

All FWD. Eco labels: Euro 5 on second-generation pre-restyle petrol/diesel where stated; Euro 6 on the restyling. 2.0 CVT 143 hp eco class is not measured.

Engines and specs

Every engine position that is stated is Front, transverse. Cylinder layout that is stated is Inline. Boost labels are Turbo or No. Version names below are copied exactly from the database; same name, different power, is split by hp.

Injection, where stated: petrol 1.5 AT / 1.5 MT (restyle) and 1.0 MT use Direct injection (direct); restyle 1.6 MT 85 hp uses Distributed injection (multi-point); many diesels list injection as not measured. Valves per cylinder in the file are 2 or 4. Compression on restyle petrol 1.5 units is 10; restyle diesel 1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 compression is 16. 2.0 CVT 143 hp compression is 12.3. Fuel 95 on Gasoline versions except 2.0 CVT 143 hp (92). Rear brakes English label in the restyle file is Disc; front Ventilated disc. Suspension where stated: Independent, spring front and rear.

Performance and economy (0-100, top speed, mpg)

Figures below are catalogue values. Where the field is empty, it is not measured.

2 generation, restyling. 1.5 AT 150 hp: 0–100 10.2 s, top 200 km/h, city 8.9, highway 5.1, combined 6.5, CO2 149. 1.5 AT 182 hp: 9.2 s, 213 km/h, same fuel 8.9 / 5.1 / 6.5, CO2 149. 1.6 MT 85 hp: 15.9 s, 165 km/h, 8.4 / 5.2 / 6.4, CO2 149. 1.5 MT 95 hp diesel: 13.4 s, 170 km/h, 5.1 / 3.7 / 4.2, CO2 110. 1.5 MT 105 hp diesel: 12.1 s, 184 km/h, 4.3 / 3.5 / 3.8, CO2 99 — lowest combined figure in the whole C-MAX file. 1.5 Powershift 120 hp: 12.4 s, 182 km/h, 5 / 4.1 / 4.4, CO2 115. 1.6 MT 115 hp diesel: 11.3 s, 184 km/h, 5.4 / 4 / 4.5, CO2 117. 2.0 MT 150 hp diesel: 9.5 s, 204 km/h, 5 / 4 / 4.4, CO2 114. 1.0 MT 100 hp: 13.7 s, 172 km/h, 6.4 / 4.6 / 5.2, CO2 119. 1.0 MT 125 hp: 12.3 s, 185 km/h, same fuel 6.4 / 4.6 / 5.2, CO2 119. 1.5 MT 150 hp petrol: 9.7 s, 202 km/h, 8.1 / 5.2 / 6.3, CO2 144. 1.5 MT 182 hp petrol: 8.4 s (fastest 0–100 in the file), top speed not measured, 7.8 / 5.1 / 6.1, CO2 139. Eco class Euro 6 on all restyle rows.

2 generation (pre-restyle). 1.0 MT 125 hp: 11.4 s, 187 km/h, 6.3 / 4.5 / 5.1, CO2 not measured. 1.6 MT 105 hp: 12.6 s, 180 km/h, 8.7 / 5.3 / 6.6, CO2 154. 2.0 Powershift 115 hp: 12.3 s, 182 km/h, 7.1 / 4.9 / 5.7, CO2 not measured. 2.0 MT 140 hp: 9.6 s, 201 km/h, 6.4 / 4.4 / 5.1, CO2 134. 2.0 Powershift 140 hp: 10.5 s, 198 km/h, 7.4 / 5 / 5.8, CO2 not measured. 2.0 Powershift 163 hp: 9.3 s, 207 km/h, 7.1 / 4.8 / 5.6, CO2 149. 2.0 MT 163 hp: 8.6 s, 210 km/h, 6.4 / 4.4 / 5.1, CO2 134. 2.0 CVT 143 hp Hybrid: 0–100 not measured, top 164 km/h, 5.6 / 6.4 / 5.9 (highway higher than city in the file), CO2 not measured. 1.0 MT 100 hp: 12.6 s, 174 km/h, 6.3 / 4.5 / 5.1, CO2 not measured. 1.6 MT 85 hp: 15.9 s, 165 km/h, 8.4 / 5.2 / 6.4, CO2 149. 1.6 MT 125 hp: 11.5 s, 188 km/h, 8.7 / 5.3 / 6.6, CO2 154. 1.6 MT 150 hp: 9.4 s, 204 km/h, 8.8 / 5.3 / 6.6, CO2 154. Eco Euro 5 where stated.

Arithmetic on restyle petrol automatics: 1.5 AT 182 hp is 32 hp above 1.5 AT 150 hp and 1.0 s quicker to 100 (9.2 vs 10.2), top speed 13 km/h higher (213 vs 200), with the same listed fuel 6.5 combined. Restyle 1.5 MT 182 hp is 0.8 s quicker than 1.5 AT 182 hp (8.4 vs 9.2). Restyle diesel 1.5 MT 105 hp combined 3.8 is 2.7 below restyle 1.5 AT 150 hp combined 6.5.

1 generation, restyling. 1.6 MT 109 hp diesel: 11.3 s, 185 km/h, 6.3 / 4.1 / 4.9. 2.0 DSG 136 hp: 9.6 s, 200 km/h, 7.3 / 4.7 / 5.7. 1.6 MT 90 hp: 13.1 s, 174 km/h, 6.2 / 3.5 / 4.5. 1.8 MT 115 hp diesel: 11.2 s, 188 km/h, 6.9 / 4.5 / 5.4. 2.0 DSG 110 hp: 11.9 s, 178 km/h, city/highway/combined not measured, CO2 159. 2.0 MT 136 hp: 9.6 s, 200 km/h, 7.6 / 4.8 / 5.8, eco Euro 4. 1.8 MT 125 hp petrol: 10.8 s, 193 km/h, 9.6 / 5.6 / 7.1. 2.0 MT 145 hp: 9.8 s, 203 km/h, 10 / 5.6 / 7.2. 2.0 AT 145 hp: 11.2 s, 192 km/h, 11.2 / 6.2 / 8 — highest combined in the file. 1.6 MT 100 hp: 12.9 s, 175 km/h, 8.9 / 5.7 / 6.9. CO2 on most first-generation restyle rows is not measured.

1 generation. 1.6 MT 90 hp diesel: 13.1 s, 174 km/h, fuel not measured. 1.6 MT 109 hp diesel: 11.3 s, 185 km/h, 6.3 / 4.1 / 4.9. 1.6 CVT 109 hp: 11.6 s, 180 km/h, 7.1 / 4.9 / 5.7. 1.8 MT 115 hp diesel: 11.2 s, 188 km/h, 6.9 / 4.5 / 5.4. 2.0 MT 136 hp: 9.6 s, 200 km/h, 7.5 / 4.5 / 5.6. 2.0 DSG 136 hp: 0–100, top speed, and fuel not measured. 1.6 MT 103 hp petrol: 12.9 s, 175 km/h, fuel not measured. 1.6 MT 115 hp: 11.9 s, 186 km/h, 8.9 / 5.3 / 6.6, CO2 160. 1.8 MT 125 hp: 10.8 s, 193 km/h, 9.7 / 5.6 / 7.1. 1.8 CVT 125 hp: 12.4 s, 187 km/h, 10.6 / 6 / 7.7, CO2 186. 2.0 AT 145 hp: 10.8 s, 198 km/h, fuel not measured. 2.0 MT 145 hp: 9.8 s, 203 km/h, 10 / 5.6 / 7.3.

Highest listed top speed in the file: 213 km/h on restyle 1.5 AT 182 hp. Slowest measured 0–100: 15.9 s on 1.6 MT 85 hp (both second-generation blocks).

Dimensions and weight

Ground clearance, tank, and wheels are catalogue fields; overall length/width/height are not measured in this file.

Tank: 55 L on all first-generation versions (original and restyle). 60 L on all second-generation pre-restyle versions. 53 L on all second-generation restyle versions — 7 L less than the pre-restyle second generation.

Ground clearance: restyle second generation 140 mm on every version. Pre-restyle second generation 140 mm where stated; 1.6 MT 125 hp clearance is not measured. First-generation restyle: 120 mm on most rows; 1.8 MT 115 hp diesel and 2.0 MT 136 hp list 160 mm. First generation: 160 mm on 1.6 CVT 109 hp, 1.8 MT 115 hp, 2.0 DSG 136 hp, 2.0 MT 145 hp; other first-generation rows not measured.

Wheels (where listed, same set): 205/55 R16, 215/55 R16, 215/50 R17, 235/40 R18. That set appears on all restyle-2 versions and on several second-generation petrol/diesel manuals. Wheels are not measured on 1.0 MT (pre-restyle), 2.0 Powershift 115 hp, 2.0 Powershift 140 hp, 2.0 CVT 143 hp, and on every first-generation version.

Kerb / gross (kg), restyle 2: 1.5 AT 150 and 182 hp 1413 / 2000; 1.6 MT 85 hp 1374 / 1860; 1.5 MT 95 hp diesel 1403 / 1915; 1.5 MT 105 hp diesel 1405 / 1915; 1.5 Powershift 120 hp 1472 / 2000; 1.6 MT 115 hp diesel 1390 / 1915; 2.0 MT 150 hp diesel 1491 / 2050; 1.0 MT 100 and 125 hp 1493 / 2150; 1.5 MT 150 and 182 hp petrol 1473 / 2195. Lightest restyle-2 kerb: 1374 kg (1.6 MT 85 hp). Highest restyle-2 gross: 2195 kg (1.5 MT 150/182 hp petrol).

Kerb / gross, 2 generation: 1.0 MT 100/125 hp 1391 / 1900; 1.6 MT 85/105/125 hp 1374 / 1860; 1.6 MT 150 hp 1385 / 1900; 2.0 MT 140 and 163 hp 1488 / 2050; 2.0 Powershift 115 and 140 hp 1634 / 2300; 2.0 Powershift 163 hp 1550 / 2050; 2.0 CVT 143 hp kerb 1636, gross not measured. Highest listed gross in the whole file: 2300 kg on 2.0 Powershift 115 hp and 2.0 Powershift 140 hp.

Kerb / gross, 1 generation restyle: 1.6 MT 90/109 hp diesel 1320 / 1920; 2.0 DSG 136 hp 1435 / 1995; 1.8 MT 115 hp diesel 1345 / 1990; 2.0 DSG 110 hp kerb not measured, gross 1995; 2.0 MT 136 hp 1506 / 1990; 1.8 MT 125 hp 1305 / 1910; 2.0 MT 145 hp 1350 / 1925; 2.0 AT 145 hp 1365 / 1930; 1.6 MT 100 hp 1265 / 1855.

Kerb / gross, 1 generation: 1.6 MT 90 hp diesel 1325 / 1920; 1.6 MT 109 hp diesel 1245 / 1920; 1.6 CVT 109 hp kerb not measured, gross 1920; 1.8 MT 115 hp 1345 / 1990; 2.0 MT 136 hp 1345 / 1990; 2.0 DSG 136 hp kerb and gross not measured; 1.6 MT 103 hp 1260 / 1855; 1.6 MT 115 hp 1310 / 1870; 1.8 MT / 1.8 CVT 125 hp 1240 / 1910; 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 145 hp 1350 / 1925. Lightest measured kerb in the file: 1240 kg (1.8 MT 125 hp and 1.8 CVT 125 hp, 1 generation).

Which version to choose

Choice is an arithmetic comparison of the catalogue numbers. All versions are FWD Compact Van.

Lowest combined fuel in the file: restyle 1.5 MT 105 hp diesel at 3.8 (city 4.3, highway 3.5, CO2 99, Euro 6). Versus restyle 1.5 MT 95 hp diesel: 10 hp more, 1.3 s quicker (12.1 vs 13.4), combined 0.4 lower (3.8 vs 4.2). Torque on 1.5 MT 105 hp is not measured; 1.5 MT 95 hp lists 270 Nm.

Fastest 0–100: restyle 1.5 MT 182 hp at 8.4 s (182 hp, 240 Nm, Manual 6, combined 6.1). Next: 2 generation 2.0 MT 163 hp at 8.6 s (340 Nm, combined 5.1). Restyle 1.5 AT 182 hp is the same peak power with Automatic 6, 9.2 s, top 213 km/h. Peak power in the file is 182 hp on restyle 1.5 AT and restyle 1.5 MT.

Highest torque: restyle 2.0 MT 150 hp diesel, 370 Nm, 0–100 9.5 s, top 204 km/h, combined 4.4. That is 30 Nm above pre-restyle 2.0 MT 163 hp (340 Nm) even though power is 13 hp lower.

Automatic without a clutch pedal, restyle: only the two 1.5 AT petrol units (150 and 182 hp). Combined fuel is identical at 6.5. The 32 hp gap buys 1.0 s and 13 km/h.

Robotic: restyle 1.5 Powershift 120 hp (270 Nm, combined 4.4, kerb 1472 kg). Pre-restyle 2.0 Powershift 163 hp is 43 hp and 70 Nm above that (340 Nm), 0–100 9.3 s vs 12.4 s, combined 5.6 vs 4.4. First-generation 2.0 DSG 136 hp: 9.6 s and 200 km/h (restyle); the original 2.0 DSG 136 hp has 0–100 not measured.

Hybrid: only 2.0 CVT 143 hp (Hybrid, Variable, fuel 92, top 164 km/h, combined 5.9, 0–100 not measured, kerb 1636 kg). Highway 6.4 is 0.8 above city 5.6 in the file.

Lightest measured kerb: 1240 kg, 1 generation 1.8 MT 125 hp and 1.8 CVT 125 hp. Among restyle-2, 1.6 MT 85 hp at 1374 kg is lightest, but 0–100 is 15.9 s and top 165 km/h.

Smallest petrol in later years: 1.0 MT 100 hp and 1.0 MT 125 hp, 3 cylinders, 998 cc, Turbo. Restyle combined 5.2 for both; the 25 hp step cuts 0–100 from 13.7 s to 12.3 s. Pre-restyle 1.0 MT 125 hp is 11.4 s and combined 5.1.

If Euro 6 is the filter: only 2 generation, restyling. If Euro 5: 2 generation pre-restyle (where eco is stated). If Euro 4: restyle-1 2.0 MT 136 hp; other first-generation eco class is not measured.

Problems and reliability

This catalogue file has no measured failure rates, recall counts, or workshop-time figures for the Ford C-MAX. Reliability and typical problems are not measured here. What is measured is the spec grid above: FWD only, Compact Van only, production through 2019-12-31, version names used as written (1.5 AT, 1.5 Powershift, 2.0 Powershift, 2.0 DSG, 2.0 CVT, 1.6 MT, and the rest).