Ford S-Max 2007 vs Mazda 5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 5. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford S-Max consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 860 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 | 390'000 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 | 5 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 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 2007 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 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger, but slightly lower. Ford S-Max is 27 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1678 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 742 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 422 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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