Ford C-Max 2003 vs Honda FR-V 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 31 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.9 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 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 1.2 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 | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 840 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda FR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda FR-V 2005 2.2 engine | |||
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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`130 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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