Ford S-Max 2010 vs Citroen C8 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 2 HP more power than Citroen C8, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford S-Max consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8, which means that by driving the Ford S-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford S-Max 2010 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 2010 2.0 engine Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.86 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger, but lower. Ford S-Max is 4 cm longer than the Citroen C8, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 285 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2000 litres | 2948 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 195 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 948 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.7 metres more than that of the Citroen C8, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3800 | |
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