Ford C-Max 2010 vs Ford S-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 55 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 330'000 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 C-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max | Used also on Ford Galaxy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford C-Max might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.66 m | |
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Ford C-Max is smaller. Ford C-Max is 39 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Ford C-Max is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 285 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 432 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1684 litres | 2000 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 316 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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