Ford C-Max 2003 vs Renault Scenic 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 15.7 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 29 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford C-Max could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford C-Max 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford C-Max is 7 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1840 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
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| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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