Mitsubishi Grandis 2004 vs Ford S-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Grandis engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Ford S-Max. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Grandis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Grandis consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Grandis could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Grandis consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-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: | 480'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Grandis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mitsubishi Grandis is smaller, but slightly higher. Mitsubishi Grandis is 1 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 320 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1545 litres | 2000 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mitsubishi Grandis has more luggage space (by 35 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 455 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Grandis is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Mitsubishi Grandis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6000 | |
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