Ford B-Max 2012 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Ford B-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford B-Max engine produces 7 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Ford B-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford B-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Ford B-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford B-Max consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford B-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Fusion engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fusion might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.53 m | |
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Ford B-Max is larger. Ford B-Max is 6 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford B-Max is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 318 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1386 litres | 1175 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford B-Max has 19 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. This could mean that the Ford B-Max uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford B-Max (by 211 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford B-Max is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford B-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fusion has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Ford B-Max, so Ford B-Max quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 3000 | |
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