Ford C-Max 2003 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Ford C-Max engine produces 4 HP less power than Ford S-Max, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 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 Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
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Ford C-Max is smaller. Ford C-Max is 44 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford C-Max is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 2100 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 480 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 Ford S-Max, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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