Renault Espace 2010 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.4 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
| Renault Espace is 11 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 563 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 760 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
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