Compact on the outside yet hugely versatile inside, the used Ford C-Max is Ford's family-friendly MPV, mixing nimble handling with a comfy ride, strong economy and helpful tech for growing families and commuters. Browse fully checked used Ford C-Max cars at Vertu with flexible finance and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
A used Ford C-Max buys into one of the most practical compact people-carriers Ford has built, pairing hatchback running costs with a raised driving position and a flexible, family-friendly cabin. It comes in two body styles: the five-seat C-Max and the longer seven-seat Grand C-Max with its handy sliding rear doors, so you can match the car to your family's size.
Buying used means someone else has already absorbed the steepest depreciation, so more of your budget goes into specification. The C-Max shares much of its engineering with the Focus, which means a widely understood mechanical package and a broad parts and servicing network across the UK.
Where a manufacturer warranty is still in place, that cover transfers to you as the new owner, and Vertu's own checks add a further layer of reassurance before any C-Max reaches the forecourt. For families wanting MPV space without stepping up to a large SUV, a used C-Max makes a sensible, affordable choice.
Yes, a used Ford C-Max is a sound buy for family budgets, blending car-like handling with MPV versatility and a choice of economical petrol and diesel engines. It drives more keenly than most people-carriers, a trait it inherits from the Focus underneath.
Petrol buyers get Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost in 100PS and 125PS forms, or a 1.5-litre EcoBoost 150PS with an automatic gearbox. The 1.0 EcoBoost returns up to 42.2mpg on the WLTP combined cycle in the C-Max, keeping running costs close to a smaller hatchback despite the extra space.
Diesel drivers are served by the 1.5 TDCi 120PS, available with a manual or PowerShift automatic gearbox, returning up to 48.7mpg combined and well suited to higher-mileage families. Every used C-Max sold by Vertu is checked before it reaches the forecourt as part of our used car preparation process, covering no outstanding finance, no history as a taxi, and no salvage or write-off record.
Four kinds of buyer get the most from a used Ford C-Max, each suited to a different body style, engine or trim in the range.
| Buyer Type | Why the C-Max Fits |
|---|---|
| Growing families needing seven seats | The Grand C-Max adds a third row and twin sliding rear doors, making it easy to fit child seats or load passengers in tight parking spaces. |
| Smaller families wanting car-like handling | The five-seat C-Max shares Focus underpinnings, so it drives more sharply than most MPVs while still offering a raised seating position and flexible cabin. |
| Higher-mileage drivers watching fuel costs | The 1.5 TDCi 120PS diesel returns up to 48.7mpg combined in the C-Max, making it the pick for regular motorway and long-distance journeys. |
| Buyers wanting comfort kit for less | A used Titanium X brings a panoramic roof, partial leather and heated front seats for well below its original list price. |
Owning a used Ford C-Max is straightforward, helped by mechanicals shared widely across the Ford range. The EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel engines are long-established units, so Ford-trained technicians know them well and parts are easy to source.
The cabin is where the C-Max earns its keep. The five-seat model offers a versatile rear bench, while the Grand C-Max adds a two-plus-one middle row and a foldable seventh seat, along with sliding rear doors that make access simple in car parks. Higher grades add Ford Power starter button, keyless entry and dual-zone climate control.
Every C-Max grade comes with Ford SYNC, with Titanium and above adding SYNC3 and its 8-inch touchscreen with DAB radio and voice control. When a used C-Max reaches Vertu, it is inspected and prepared by our technicians before sale, and keeping it serviced through Vertu's Ford-trained colleagues helps protect any remaining manufacturer warranty.
Ford C-Max grades build up equipment cumulatively, so a used example from a higher grade carries the features from the grades below it. The range spans Zetec, Titanium and Titanium X.
The table below sets out how safety, technology, comfort and exterior styling build across the three grades. Specification reflects the January 2019 price list, so a used example built in a different model year may differ.
| Feature | Zetec | Titanium | Titanium X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||
| Active City Stop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power-operated rear door child locks | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technology & Connectivity | |||
| Audio system | Ford DAB with SYNC | SYNC3, 8" touchscreen | SYNC3, 8" touchscreen |
| Enhanced voice control | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comfort | |||
| Air conditioning | Manual | Dual-zone (DEATC) | Dual-zone (DEATC) |
| Keyless Entry & Ford Power starter button | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated front seats | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Driver's power-adjustable seat | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Partial leather seats | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Exterior Style | |||
| Alloy wheel size | 16-inch | 17-inch | 17-inch |
| Headlamps | Halogen | Halogen with LED DRLs | Bi-xenon adaptive with jet washers |
| Panoramic roof with electric sunblind | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
*Equipment shown reflects the January 2019 model year. Specification on a specific used example will vary by model year, body style and any options fitted when new.
Petrol and diesel engines cover the used Ford C-Max range, and which one suits a used buyer best comes down to annual mileage and running-cost priorities. All drive the front wheels, with manual gearboxes across most engines and a PowerShift automatic offered on the 1.5 TDCi diesel and the 1.5 EcoBoost petrol.
The 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol is the volume choice, offered in 100PS and 125PS forms, both light and economical for town and mixed driving. The 1.5 TDCi 120PS diesel is the long-distance pick, while the 1.5 EcoBoost 150PS automatic offers the most relaxed petrol drive. The figures below are for the five-seat C-Max.
| Specification | 1.0 EcoBoost 100PS | 1.0 EcoBoost 125PS | 1.5 EcoBoost 150PS | 1.5 TDCi 120PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain & Transmission | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | Manual or PowerShift auto |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Power | 100PS (74kW) | 125PS (92kW) | 150PS (110kW) | 120PS (88kW) |
| Torque | 170Nm | 170Nm (200Nm overboost) | 240Nm | 270-300Nm |
| 0-62mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.0 seconds | 10.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Max Speed | 108mph | 116mph | 124mph | 114mph |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | ||||
| Fuel Consumption (WLTP, up to) | 42.2mpg | 42.2mpg | 33.6mpg | 48.7mpg |
| CO2 Emissions | from 127 g/km | from 129 g/km | from 174 g/km | from 124 g/km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Diesel |
*WLTP figures are recorded under controlled laboratory conditions and offer a helpful guide for comparing models, though they may not always reflect real-world driving. Actual economy will vary with weather, driving style, road conditions and vehicle load. Figures shown are for the five-seat C-Max; Grand C-Max figures differ slightly.
Every used Ford C-Max at Vertu goes through the same preparation before it reaches the forecourt, covered by our used car preparation policy. That means an HPI finance check, a full mechanical inspection, and confirmation the car has never been used as a taxi or recorded as a salvage or write-off.
If you're replacing an existing car, Vertu's part-exchange process gives a free, instant online valuation before you commit to anything, and finance options including PCP and HP are available on every used C-Max in stock. Our finance explained guide covers how each option works in plain English.
For current Ford C-Max price and availability, the most accurate route is a personalised quotation from your local dealership. You can also explore the wider used Ford range if a different body style suits your plans better.
Vertu stocks used Ford C-Max cars across its Ford dealerships nationwide, spanning both the five-seat C-Max and seven-seat Grand C-Max, petrol and diesel engines, and grades from Zetec to Titanium X. Browse the full range of used Ford cars for sale online to see current availability. Once you're on the road, Vertu's Ford servicing team keeps every example running to manufacturer standards, with fixed-price packages and manufacturer-trained technicians.
The C-Max is a five-seat compact people-carrier, while the Grand C-Max is longer, seats up to seven across three rows, and adds twin sliding rear doors for easier access. Both share the same engines and much of the same technology, so the choice comes down to how many seats you need.
Families who regularly carry more than five people, or who value sliding doors in tight parking spaces, are better served by the Grand C-Max.
The seven-seat version is the Grand C-Max, which adds a third row of seating and sliding rear doors. The standard C-Max is a five-seater. On the used market both are widely available, so check which body style a specific car is before viewing.
The Grand C-Max's third row folds flat when not needed, giving flexibility between passenger and luggage space.
For most drivers the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol strikes the best balance, returning up to 42.2mpg in the C-Max while keeping running costs low. Higher-mileage drivers are better served by the 1.5 TDCi 120PS diesel, which returns up to 48.7mpg combined and pulls strongly on the motorway.
The 1.5 EcoBoost 150PS automatic suits buyers who prefer a self-shifting petrol, though it is the least economical of the range.
Both C-Max body styles offer flexible load space, with 60/40 split-folding rear seats in the five-seat C-Max and a versatile fold-flat arrangement in the seven-seat Grand C-Max. Exact luggage capacity varies by body style and how the seats are configured, so it is worth confirming figures on a specific car.
The Grand C-Max's third row folds into the floor to free up a large, flat load area when the extra seats are not in use.
The C-Max uses long-established Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel engines shared widely across the Ford range, so Ford-trained technicians know them well and parts are easy to source. That shared engineering with the Focus keeps servicing straightforward and costs sensible.
Every used C-Max at Vertu is inspected and prepared by our Ford-trained colleagues before sale, so it arrives ready to drive rather than something you need to assess yourself.
On the used market Titanium tends to offer the strongest balance, adding SYNC3 with an 8-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and the Ford Power starter button over Zetec. It covers the technology and comfort most buyers use day to day.
Buyers who want the panoramic roof, partial leather and heated front seats should seek out a used Titanium X, since those features cannot be added after the fact.
Every used Ford C-Max sold by Vertu is checked before it reaches the forecourt. That means confirmed free of outstanding finance, never used as a taxi, and free of any salvage or write-off history, alongside a full mechanical inspection.
That preparation also covers bodywork and wheel refurbishment, interior repairs where needed, and a minimum of six months or 6,000 miles before the next service or MOT is due. Full details are in our used car preparation policy.