Ford Fusion vs. Ford C-MAX Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Ford C-MAX Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Fusion and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid.
When comparing the Ford Fusion's and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid's specifications and ratings, The Ford C-MAX Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford C-MAX Hybrid is a better car than the Ford Fusion.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Fusion ranges from $8,500 to $18,920 while a used 2018 Ford C-MAX Hybrid is priced between $6,652 to $18,988.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid base engine makes 188 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The C-MAX Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles.This gives the Ford C-MAX Hybrid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford C-MAX Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Ford Fusion, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Fusion has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22215
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23460
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21680 - 31900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13616
Price Range:
8500 - 18920
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
15852
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
12763 - 22022
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13121
Price Range:
6652 - 18988
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
32
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74015
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.092
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford C-MAX Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.074
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.416675122833538
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 11.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1837584777244623
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Fusion Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Ford C-MAX Hybrid Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Ford Fusion Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SE, Titanium, V6 Sport
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Trim Levels
SE, Titanium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
175 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
42 / 38 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
567 / 513 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
24.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
124.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3448 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
191.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3607 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue / Lightning Blue
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Medium Light Stone
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Medium Light Stone
