Dodge Caravan 2001 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Caravan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford S-Max) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Caravan engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford S-Max, but torque is 35 NM less than Ford S-Max. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Caravan consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Caravan could require 765 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Caravan consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Ford S-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
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Dodge Caravan is larger. Dodge Caravan is 3 cm longer than the Ford S-Max, 15 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Caravan is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 566 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 566 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4160 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 288 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caravan (by 2060 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
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