Ford S-Max 2010 vs Opel Combo 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Combo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Combo. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Combo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford S-Max consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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 S-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max | Used also on Fiat Bravo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford S-Max 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.85 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger, but lower. Ford S-Max is 38 cm longer than the Opel Combo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 790 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 285 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 790 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2000 litres | 3200 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Combo (by 1200 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 Opel Combo, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford S-Max is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4400 | |
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