Ford C-Max 2003 vs Volkswagen Touran 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.4 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 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.7 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 | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 662 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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 (kg): | no data | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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