Ford C-Max 2007 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 45 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford C-Max could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, 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: | 4.33 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.53 m | |
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Ford C-Max is larger. Ford C-Max is 31 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage capacity. Ford C-Max has 213 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 445 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Ford C-Max has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fusion, so Ford C-Max quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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