Ford S-Max 2019 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Ford S-Max engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. Despite less power, Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 80 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caravelle 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.99 m | |
| Ford S-Max is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 965 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`555 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`830 kg | 2`123 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 725 kg | 877 kg | |
| Ford S-Max load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Volkswagen Caravelle. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 21 200 | |
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