Ford C-Max 2003 vs Mazda Premacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 9 HP more power than Mazda Premacy, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda Premacy. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.6 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 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 870 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 Mazda Premacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Premacy 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda Premacy, 12 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda Premacy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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