Ford S-Max 2019 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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 Caddy) 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: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, but torque is 120 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford S-Max consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caddy can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger, but lower. Ford S-Max is 30 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caddy, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 2 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 3100 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 185 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 700 litres | 3100 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | 3100 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage space (by 2400 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1080 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Caddy, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 20 400 | |
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