For This engine is gutsy enough to keep most people happy. Zetec trim may be the cheapest one in the C-Max, but it still comes with alloys, air-con, Bluetooth and a DAB radio.

Against If you're not too worried about fuel economy or don't have a high mileage, you may be better off with the cheaper petrol-engined model.

Ford C-Max MPV

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is our favourite engine in the range, and given that Zetec trim has plenty of kit, this is our favourite model overall.

What Car? readers say

2.6


Key facts

0–60mph
11.3 secs
Top speed
114 mph
Average mpg
61.4
Tank range
743 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The first thing buyers have to decide is whether they want the regular five-seat Ford C-Max or the more expensive, but more family-friendly, seven-seat Grand C-Max.

Opt for the five-seater, and there are five engines to choose from: 103bhp and 123bhp 1.6 petrols, a 148bhp 1.6-litre turbo petrol, and 113bhp 1.6 and 138bhp 2.0-litre diesels. Ford’s Powershift semi-automatic gearbox is available as an option on the 2.0-litre diesel.

In most cases, the choice of engine dictates the trim you get. The 103bhp 1.6-litre petrol is available only in entry-level Zetec trim, while the 123bhp 1.6, 148bhp 1.6 turbo and 138bhp 2.0-litre diesel bring the more luxurious Titanium trim. Only the 1.6-litre diesel is available as both a Zetec and a Titanium.

Reader test team says:

Ford C-Max MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr

from the moment i took delivery of this car i loved it looks the part inside and out great driving position seats are very comfy.inside looks stunning…

stephen chandler

5 out of 5 stars

Ford C-Max MPV 1.6T 150 Ecoboost Titanium 5dr

I have had this car less than a month so it is early days. I have done 400 miles and am currently getting 34.2 mpg I expect this to improve as the…

suzanne wells

4 out of 5 stars

Ford C-Max MPV 1.6 TDCi 115 Titanium 5dr

I have had the C-Max for about 3 months and unfortunately find it very disappointing. The worst aspect is the headrest, which is too far forward and…

Robert Hayward

2 out of 5 stars

Ford C-Max MPV 1.6 105 Zetec 5dr

We purchased a 1.6 TDCi in February this year; from week one the keyless entry had a fault and kept coming up with a child lock fault. Our dealer…

Andy Beadle

1 out of 5 stars
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