Ford S-Max 2006 vs Toyota Avensis Verso 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 24 HP more power than Toyota Avensis Verso, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Avensis Verso. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford S-Max consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means that by driving the Ford S-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford S-Max consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 280'000 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 | 8 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 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford S-Max engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger, but slightly lower. Ford S-Max is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis Verso, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 2422 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 572 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Avensis Verso (by 322 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 Toyota Avensis Verso, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1600 | |
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