Dacia Dokker 2016 vs Ford C-Max 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
|
Dacia Dokker is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Dokker engine produces 31 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Dacia Dokker reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
|
The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Dokker consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Dokker could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Dokker consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 186 mm (7.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Dokker can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Dokker version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Ford Tourneo, Ford B-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dacia Dokker 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. | |||
| Dacia Dokker 2016 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.63 m | |
|
Dacia Dokker is smaller, but higher. Dacia Dokker is 2 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Dokker is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 800 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
3000 litres | 1684 litres | |
|
Dacia Dokker has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Ford C-Max may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Dokker (by 1316 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`956 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`308 kg | 1`391 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 648 kg | 509 kg | |
| Dacia Dokker load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Ford C-Max. Therefore, Dacia Dokker is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Dokker has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Dacia Dokker has
|
Ford C-Max has
| |