Ford S-Max 2006 vs Renault Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Ford S-Max engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Espace. Despite less power, Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 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 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Ford S-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 730 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 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 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.73 m | |
| Ford S-Max is 11 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford S-Max is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2100 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 563 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 760 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`505 kg | 2`555 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`736 kg | 1`855 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 769 kg | 700 kg | |
| Ford S-Max load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Renault Espace. Therefore, Ford S-Max is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
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