Ford Fusion 2005 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 25 HP less power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that by driving the Ford Fusion over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 470'000 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 Ford C-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford C-Max might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.60 m | |
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Ford Fusion is smaller. Ford Fusion is 31 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fusion is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Ford Fusion has 213 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 445 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Ford C-Max has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fusion, so Ford C-Max quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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