Honda FR-V 2005 vs Ford C-Max 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 31 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.7 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 310'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda FR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford C-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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda FR-V 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Honda FR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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