Ford S-Max 2007 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Despite less power, Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford S-Max consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 165 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 Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.73 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger, but lower. Ford S-Max is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 256 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 256 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Sharan, so Volkswagen Sharan quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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