Ford C-Max 2003 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 19 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.5 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 920 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1620 litres | 1989 litres | |
| 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 Volkswagen Touran, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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: | no data | 2`210 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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