Ford S-Max 2006 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford S-Max) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touran) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 52 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford S-Max consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger. Ford S-Max is 36 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1989 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 111 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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