How many cylinders does a Ford C Max have?
The Ford C-Max uses four-cylinder engines across its petrol, diesel, and hybrid variants.
Across its generations, the C-Max has relied on inline-four powerplants, with different displacements and powertrains depending on market and model year. Whether you’re considering a conventional petrol or diesel form, or the hybrid options, the engine architecture is four cylinders in a row.
Engine options by powertrain
Overview of main four-cylinder configurations
Below is a concise breakdown of the engine configurations commonly found in the C-Max lineup, all of which are four-cylinder designs.
- Petrol engines — four-cylinder units, with common displacements around 1.6L and 2.0L (Duratec family).
- Diesel engines — four-cylinder 1.6L TDCi variants used in various markets.
- Hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants — 2.0L inline-four gasoline engine paired with electric motor, using an Atkinson-cycle configuration for efficiency.
In practice, Ford’s C-Max powertrains maintain a four-cylinder layout across its petrol, diesel, and hybrid offerings, with differences primarily in displacement, turbocharging, and hybrid technology rather than cylinder count.
Summary
Across its generations and powertrains, the Ford C-Max consistently uses four-cylinder engines. This applies to standard petrol and diesel versions as well as the hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, where the four-cylinder gasoline engine is paired with electric propulsion for efficiency.
