Ford C-Max 2010 vs Toyota Verso 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Ford C-Max engine produces 7 HP less power than Toyota Verso, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Toyota Verso. Despite less power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Verso, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Verso 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. | |||
| Ford C-Max 2010 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford C-Max 2010 1.6 engine Toyota Verso 2009 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Verso 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford C-Max is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Verso, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 178 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 432 litres | 484 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1684 litres | 1696 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Toyota Verso has more luggage space (by 52 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Verso (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Verso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford C-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Verso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota Verso, so Toyota Verso quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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