Ford B-Max 2012 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Ford B-Max engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Ford Fusion. Despite the higher power, Ford B-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford B-Max consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford B-Max consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
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`720 | 1`605 | |
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 2800 | |
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