Ford C-Max 2007 vs Opel Antara 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Opel Antara is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 41 HP less power than Opel Antara, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Antara. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 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 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 530'000 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 Opel Antara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Antara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
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Ford C-Max is smaller. Ford C-Max is 25 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford C-Max is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1420 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford C-Max has 180 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. The Opel Antara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 1.7 metres less than that of the Opel Antara, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Antara has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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