Ford S-Max 2006 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
|
Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 24 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford S-Max consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 820 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 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla Verso 2004 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 Corolla Verso 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.62 m | |
|
Ford S-Max is larger. Ford S-Max is 41 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Ford S-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford S-Max has
|
Toyota Corolla Verso has
| |