Mitsubishi Grandis 2004 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Grandis engine produces 55 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 103 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Grandis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Grandis engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Grandis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford S-Max engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mitsubishi Grandis is smaller. Mitsubishi Grandis is 1 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 320 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1545 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 534 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 555 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Grandis is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Mitsubishi Grandis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4000 | |
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