Ford S-Max 2006 vs Dodge Caravan 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford S-Max) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Caravan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford S-Max engine produces 40 HP less power than Dodge Caravan, but torque is 35 NM more than Dodge Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 12.2 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 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caravan, which means that by driving the Ford S-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 765 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caravan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| 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 2006 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 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
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Ford S-Max is smaller. Ford S-Max is 3 cm shorter than the Dodge Caravan, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Ford S-Max is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 566 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | 566 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 4160 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 288 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caravan (by 2060 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1600 | |
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