Ford C-Max 2003 vs Opel Combo 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Combo, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Opel Combo. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.0 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo, 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 380'000 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 Combo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Combo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.80 m | |
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Ford C-Max is larger, but lower. Ford C-Max is 1 cm longer than the Opel Combo, 14 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Combo, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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