Opel Antara 2007 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Opel Antara engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford C-Max, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Antara could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Ford C-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 C-Max 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
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Opel Antara is larger. Opel Antara is 25 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Antara is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Antara has 180 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. This could mean that the Opel Antara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Antara is 1.7 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Opel Antara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Antara has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
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