Honda FR-V 2007 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 470'000 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 C-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford C-Max might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda FR-V is 5 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda FR-V is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Honda FR-V has 111 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 571 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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