Ford C-Max 2003 vs Honda FR-V 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 31 HP less power than Honda FR-V, but torque is 65 NM more than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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 Honda FR-V, 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 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
960 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 390'000 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 Honda FR-V engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Used also on Honda Civic | |
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 | 4.28 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.60 m | 1.61 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Ford C-Max is 5 cm longer than the Honda FR-V, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 439 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1049 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.2 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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